City of Seattle eases Parking Strip rules & regs

In case you didn't see this in the Seattle Times this morning, the City of Seattle has lightened up on its restrictive and expensive parking strip policies. If you're looking for sunny space to plant a few vegetables or flowers, you can now cultivate the planting strip between sidewalk and street without getting a permit. And if you want to put in stepping stones or raised beds, you no longer need to pay $225 for a permit (but you still need to get one). To learn more, see www.seattle.gov/transportation/stuse_docs.htm (scroll down to CAM 2304 & 2305). For a free permit for hardscape projects, apply at
www.seattle.gov/tansportation/stuse_permits_online.htm

Thank you, City of Seattle! May our city bloom and be productive out where we can all enjoy our fellow gardeners' work and creativity....

Comments

[Barbara E]

Given my experience with my low-water use, native plant parkway, all I can say is kudos to Seattle! (http://wildsuburbia.blogspot.com/2009/04/busted.html)

[Karen]

OK, I am probably torturing you here with too many comments, but that news was really great of you to share. Too many people are afraid to garden in their parking strips - they think it's illegal, or will bother the neighbors, or be hard to manage. I started colonizing that space in my old place in Freellard when there was literally nowhere else with any sun, so I could grow a few veggies and herbs. Now I live elsewhere and have tons of sun, but still like having a garden on the street. It helps me feel connected to the neighborhood and it's fun to have so much space to play with. It's the ostensible reason for my little blog, Greenwalks, to show people what they can do out in that area.