The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI) has issued a Director's Report and Recommendation for amendments to the Land Use Code. These amendments aim to streamline permitting processes for light rail transit facilities, specifically for the West Seattle Link Extension and Ballard Link Extension projects. Key changes include new development standards for light rail transit facilities, establishment of an advisory review process by the Seattle Design Commission (SDC) for design proposals, clarification and improvement of permit processes (including defining 'Type I' Master Use Permit reviews for light rail facilities), streamlining reviews for Environmentally Critical Areas (ECA) exception permits, defining requirements for a project-wide 'tree and vegetation management plan', and clarifying a one-year review step for construction noise variances. Additionally, the amendments adjust minimum bicycle parking requirements and add new shared micromobility device parking requirements for light rail transit stations. These modifications intend to improve efficiency, clarity, and consistency in the permitting and construction of light rail infrastructure, which is deemed essential public facilities.