Welcome to the official website of the City of Burien!

   Since our incorporation in 1993, Burien, a 100-year-old community with a rich heritage, has been busy defining and redesigning itself as a vibrant King County city. Our citizens see the City of Burien as a friendly community with well-established neighborhoods and a small-town atmosphere... a community with thriving business areas including Bed & Breakfast Accommodations, and an attractive, and customer-friendly city center.
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Farmers Market

in Olde Burien

10th Ave. SW between SW 150th & 152nd

Thursdays through Oct. 9
11 am - 6 pm

Information,
call 433-2882

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Site Accuracy

The City of Burien attempts to ensure the information on this site is correct. However, in the event that any information on this site is incorrect or not current, the city assumes no liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly as a result of incomplete, incorrect or omission of information. If you do find any information that is incorrect, please email the Webmaster so the information can be corrected.

Linked Sites

Linked sites are not under the control of the City of Burien and the City is not responsible for the contents of linked sites or any link contained in a linked site, or any changes or updates to such sites. The City of Burien is not responsible for Webcasting or any other form of transmission received from any linked site. The City of Burien is providing these links to you only as a convenience, and the inclusion of any link does not imply endorsements by the City of Burien of the site. The City maintains the right to refuse link requests at its discretion.

Burien City Council

The Burien City Council meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month to conduct business meetings, and the 2nd & 4th Mondays of the month in study session.

Council Meetings
at ERAC Meeting Room

City Council meetings are being held in the Highline School Board meeting room in the Educational Resource and Administrative Center, at 15675 Ambaum Boulevard SW, just north of the temporary City Hall. Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. All meetings are open to the public. More details

City Council Meetings Now Broadcast Live

Burien City Council meetings are now being broadcast live on The Burien Channel (Cable TV 21). Council meetings are conducted the 1st and 3rd Mondays, 7 p.m.; Council study sessions are the 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7 p.m. The meetings are replayed Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 1 p.m., and at various times during the day. See The Burien Channel for programming.

City Council Meeting Video Stream

Video of City Council meetings can also be viewed online. Left click on City Council Meeting to view the September 15 City Council meeting on your computer in streaming format, or right click on the link and select "Save Target As..." to download the entire file to your computer to be able to fast forward the playback. (This is a very large file and can take up to one half hour to download.)

You can also view past meetings by going to this page.

Keep up-to-date on City
Council actions by accessing our
new legislation page.

The latest in state and federal
legislation information can also be accessed here.

Airplane

Noise Hotline

206-433-5393

Read about airport noise or file a noise complaint online. Details

'3 Days - 3 Ways' Disaster Preparedness

Learn about how your family can be prepared for emergencies and disasters at

www.3days3ways.org

City Withdraws North Highline Annexation Request

The City of Burien has notified the Boundary Review Board that it is withdrawing its current request to annex a portion on North Highline to allow for new negotiations with King County and cities of Seattle and SeaTac regarding the proposed annexation boundary. Details

1st Avenue South Project Update

The final paving phase of the 1st Avenue South project is being conducted this September. The City has set up a hotline, (206) 439-3162, to keep residents and businesses informed on traffic disruptions and other information about the 1st Avenue South improvement project. Project Update

King County Metro Transit Begins Construction of New Burien Transit Center

A new expanded transit center now under construction in Burien will provide bus riders with better connections, improved security, and faster travel times for buses. Read more about the project.

Review Rider Alert Information regarding parking alternatives.

Workshop on Monitoring of Miller and Walker Creeks

People interested in the efforts to restore Miller and Walker Creeks are invited to a special workshop on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 7-8:30 p.m. at Burien Community Center. Participants will review and discuss the monitoring of the water quality, water quantity and habitat of Miller and Walker Creeks. More

Metro Transit Advisory Committee Seeks Applicants

Metro Transit is seeking applicants for its 15-member Transit Advisory Committee. The group advises Metro managers and King County elected officials on transit-related issues. Details

Burien Town Square Construction Progressing

Construction work is progressing on the Burien Town Square project. For details on the Town Square project, go to the Town Square page. Persons interested in the housing or retail space at Town Square can see floor plans and obtain other information at www.burientownsquare.com

Volunteers Sought for Parks & Recreation Board and
the Business and Economic Development Partnership

Applications are being accepted for openings on Parks & Recreation Board and the Business and Economic Development Partnership. An application form is available on this website or at Burien City Hall, 15811 Ambaum Blvd. SW, Ste. C. For information, contact Monica Lusk, City Clerk, 248-5517.

Destination-based Sales Tax ~ Effective July 1

With passage of Substitute Senate Bill 5089 ("Streamlined Sales Tax"), Washington will change from an origin-based system for local retail sales tax to a destination-based system. Details

Final Environmental Impact Statement For Emerald Pointe on the Sound Issued

The City of Burien has released the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the proposed "Emerald Pointe on the Sound" project. More information and see online.

Seahurst Park, Miller Park on Burien TV

Seahurst Park, Burien's hidden treasure, is the subject of a new video that profiles recent efforts to restore its natural and quiet beauty. A video on Miller Creek also is being broadcast on Burien TV (Channel 21). The videos will run on Thursday evenings, with Miller Creek at 8 p.m. and Seahurst Park at 8:30 p.m. View the Burien TV schedule online.

You Can Help Take Care of Our Waterways

Interested in streams and fish in our city? Eager to find out what you can do to improve stormwater quality and have a natural, healthy yard? A new website focuses on our local creeks and how you can help care for them. See website.

Shoreline Inventory Document Completed

The City of Burien has completed an inventory of its shorelines, which is one of the tasks in updating its Shoreline Master Program. The inventory compiles a significant amount of data Burien's Shoreline Advisory Committee will use during the Shoreline Master Program update process. See the Community Development page for more information.

Digital Television

On February 17, 2009, television stations will begin broadcasting in a different way, using only digital signals. Will your TV still receive a signal? Find out more.

Community Survey Results

The results are in from two recent surveys of Burien residents. The first was about financing options for the proposed new community recreation center. See Survey Results on the Burien Community Center Project Page. The objective of the second survey was to measure citizen' satisfaction with the City of Burien and the perceived quality of life in the City. You can view the results here.

Use Your Credit Card to Pay For Many Types of Permits and Licenses

As a convenience to our customers, the City has begun accepting Visa and MasterCard credit cards (not debit cards) for permit and license fee payments up to $2,000.Ý For more information, please contact our Permit Technicians at (206) 248-5520.

Dog Owners Are Reminded of Burien's Leash Law

Pet owners are reminded that the entire city is a "dog control zone" and it is unlawful for owner to allow their dogs to wander free and without restraint within the zone. Owners in violation can be fined up to $250 and/or be sentenced to up to 90 days in jail. Details

Emergency Information

Visit the City of Burien's Emergency Information page for emergency information and resources.

Utility Rate Discounts for Low-Income Seattle City Light Customers

Burien residents who are Seattle City Light customers may be eligible for 50% utility rate discounts. Call (206) 684-0286 for information on both programs.