Revising Seattle's Commercial Code

The Planning Commission is advising and assisting City officials as they carry out substantial revisions to the City's Commercial Land Use policies and code. This effort is a high priority for the Mayor and Council in their call to simplify the City's Land Use Codes. The Commission has been closely following proposed changes to the Commercial Code since 2003 and supports the notion of simplification and reform of the commercial code as a way to bolster thriving neighborhood business districts that are crucial for communities. In 2007 The Commission will be assisting the City in mapping the Pedestrian designations.

Recommendations on revision to the Commercial Code
On November 21, 2006 the Commission submitted its comments and recommendations to City Council. The Commission had more significant comments on two proposed elements of the plan which are outlined in separate letters; Regulations for Ground-Floor Residential Uses and the Seattle Green Factor. For more information go to Current Projects.

Publications and information available:

DPD Commercial Code Revisions Homepage

Commission Comments on Code Changes to the Commercial Business Districts (PDF)

Planning Commission comments and recommendation to City Council on comments on proposed Neighborhood Business District Strategy and Land Use Code Amendments dated April 7, 2005 (PDF)

Commission's Detailed comments on April 7 proposed Neighborhood Business District Strategy and Land Use Code Amendments (PDF)