SUAC responsibilities
Seattle Mun. Code § 23.78.010
in effectThe SUAC shall: A. Conduct one (1) or more public meetings within a ninety (90) day period from formation of the SUAC. B. Gather and evaluate public comment; C. Develop criteria for structure and grounds use which are compatible with the surrounding community, including but not limited to: benefits to the community and public; population to be served; community access; use of the school grounds within the context of recreational and aesthetic resources of the neighborhood; mitigation of large structure bulk; traffic impacts: generation, circulation and parking; landscaping and maintenance of grounds; exterior appearance of the structure, including signing; noise; hazards and other potential nuisances; and D. Recommend criteria to the Director of the Office of Planning and Community Development no later than 90 days after its first meeting unless a ten day extension is requested, in writing, by a majority of the SUAC and granted by the Director of the Office of Planning and Community Development. (Ord. No. 127358 , § 4, 2025; Ord. 121429 , § 5, 2004; Ord. 115906 , § 3, 1991; Ord. 110793, § 60, 1982; Ord. 110381, § 1, 1982.)
Source: Seattle Municipal Code (Municode library)URL: https://library.municode.com/wa/seattle/codes/municipal_codeFetched: 7/25/2026