In late July, applications for Early Design Guidance (EDG) will be added to the list of project types that may be submitted to DPD via a drop-off process. This change is designed to more quickly schedule required public meetings at which proposed Design Review projects are shown to the public and the City’s Design Review Board.

Seattle’s Land Use Code requires that applicants subject to design review have a presubmittal conference prior to submitting an application for the EDG phase of a Master Use Permit (MUP). This phase includes a public meeting with the Design Review Board and the public.

DPD is now encouraging applicants to combine their pre-submittal conference with submitting their EDG application. At the pre-submittal conference, DPD planners will screen their submission for required materials and route completed applications on for processing, assignments and booking the public meeting.

Applicants may also drop-off EDG applications at the DPD Applicant Services Center at any time after their pre-submittal conference using the drop-off submittal process.

Alternately, applicants may schedule an EDG intake appointment using the existing process by calling (206) 684-8850. This change will take effect after DPD’s new permit system is launched (anticipated on July 19, 2005).