City of Seattle Department of Planning and Development (DPD)

electronic plan review

DPD is conducting a survey of our customers regarding a new system for electronic plan submittal and review that we hope to make available to all applicants by the end of 2012. The survey is intended to identify potential areas of concern to regular or one-time applicants and to ensure that the system can be widely accessed by all of our customers. Thank you for taking time to complete the survey.

Question Title

* What types of permits have you received or are currently applying for from DPD? (please check all that apply)

New single-family residence

Additions or alterations to a single-family residence

New multifamily structure

Additions or alterations to multifamily structure

New commercial or mixed-use structure

Additions or alterations to commercial structure (aka Tenant Improvements)

Master Use Permit (Land Use)

Demolition

Side Sewer

Trade Permits (e.g. electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, furnace, etc)

Subject-to-field-inspection

Other (please specify)

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* Are you a development professional? (architect, developer, etc.)

yes

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* If your permit requires plans such as site drawings, electrical plans, or architectural plans, do you create your plans electronically or hire a professional?

yes, I create electronic plans myself

yes, I hire a professional

no, I do not create electronic plans, nor do I hire a professional

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* What is the approximate value, on average, of the work performed under any permits you have applied for?

25% of survey complete.