2. Department of Planning & Development
“You are now a part of a team with a primary commitment to provide the public with quality service as we carry out our mission: developing, administering, and enforcing standards that preserve and enhance the quality of Seattle's built and natural environment! You are joining a group of talented, skilled and dedicated professionals serving the people of Seattle!
Welcome to DPD!”
Diane Sugimura
Director
November 2006
Department of Planning & Development

3. ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
425 Budgeted employees* in five divisions:
Approximate $62M budget (82% permit fees)
Over 23,000 permits issued in 2005
Approximately 4,600 code violation
complaints per year
Operations
266
Code Compliance 36
Planning 34
Public Relations 15
Corporate Services 45
* Currently 405 Regular DPD Employees
November 2006
Department of Planning & Development

4. Department of Planning & Development
QUESTIONS…
WHAT?
WHEN?
WHY?
HOW?
November 2006
Department of Planning & Development