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Land Use Code
https://www.seattle.gov/sdci/codes/codes-we-enforce-(a-z)/land-use-code
The Land Use Code is developed by SDCI planners to regulate the use of land in Seattle. See also: Design Review Guidelines , Land Use / ...
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Land Use / Master Use Permit - Land Use Variance
https://www.seattle.gov/sdci/permits/permits-we-issue-(a-z)/land-use--maste ...
A land use variance allows us to grant relief from certain code requirements. What Is It? A variance allows us to grant relief from ...
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Construction Permit - Establishing Use
https://www.seattle.gov/sdci/permits/permits-we-issue-(a-z)/construction-pe ...
Our Land Use Code specifies the type of development, called the use, allowed on property in different zones. What Is It? Our Land Use ...
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Solid Waste Storage and Access for New or Remodeled Buildings
https://www.seattle.gov/utilities/construction-resources/collection-and-dis ...
Storage & Access Client assistance memo 1301 Seattle Land Use Code SMC 23.54.040 requires solid waste container storage and access for ...
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Land Use / Master Use Permit - Environmentally Critical Areas ...
https://www.seattle.gov/sdci/permits/permits-we-issue-(a-z)/land-use--maste ...
Environmentally critical areas (ECAs) include wetlands, flood-prone areas, abandoned landfills, fish and wildlife habitat conservation ...
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Design Review - Administrative
https://www.seattle.gov/sdci/permits/permits-we-issue-(a-z)/design-review - ...
Administrative Design Review is optional for certain commercial and residential development projects. What Is It? Administrative Design ...
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Design Review - Full
https://www.seattle.gov/sdci/permits/permits-we-issue-(a-z)/design-review - ...
Full Design Review is required for mid- and large-sized commercial and residential development projects. What Is It? Full Design Review ...
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Land Use / Master Use Permit - Shoreline
https://www.seattle.gov/sdci/permits/permits-we-issue-(a-z)/land-use--maste ...
Properties within 200 feet of the shoreline are regulated by the Seattle Shoreline Master Program (SMP) in addition to our zoning ...
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Researching Historic Land Use and Zoning
https://www.seattle.gov/cityarchives/search-collections/research-tips-and-t ...
An outline of the development of Seattle's zoning and land use codes, along with tips for doing research on these topics. This research ...
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Comment on a Project
https://www.seattle.gov/sdci/permits/comment-on-a-project
Comment on a Project Who Can Comment Anyone! We recognize that people have unique knowledge about the areas in which they live and work. ...
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Land Use / Master Use Permit - State Environmental Policy Act ...
https://www.seattle.gov/sdci/permits/permits-we-issue-(a-z)/land-use--maste ...
The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) is legislation that allows local governments to identify and mitigate possible environmental ...
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Grading Permit
https://www.seattle.gov/sdci/permits/permits-we-issue-(a-z)/grading-permit
You may need a grading permit if you are excavating, removing, or adding soil on your property, moving soil from one part of your property ...
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Floating Residences Code
https://www.seattle.gov/sdci/codes/codes-we-enforce-(a-z)/floating-residenc ...
The Shoreline Master Program includes regulations specific to floating residences, such as floating residence verifications, uses, and ...
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Design Review - Streamlined
https://www.seattle.gov/sdci/permits/permits-we-issue-(a-z)/design-review - ...
Streamlined Design Review is required for most townhouse development projects. What Is It? Streamlined Design Review is required for some ...
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Construction Permit - Subject-to-Field-Inspection
https://www.seattle.gov/sdci/permits/permits-we-issue-(a-z)/construction-pe ...
A subject-to-field-inspection permit is a construction permit for small projects that meet certain criteria. What Is It? A ...
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Construction Permit - Temporary Structures & Uses
https://www.seattle.gov/sdci/permits/permits-we-issue-(a-z)/construction pe ...
A temporary permit allows you to use a building or property for something different than its ordinary use for a short period of time. What ...
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Illegal Business
https://www.seattle.gov/sdci/codes/common-code-questions/illegal-business
A business is illegal if it violates the uses established by our Land Use Code — such as a restaurant that operates in a space only ...
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Rooftop Coverage Regulations - What & Why
https://www.seattle.gov/sdci/codes/changes-to-code/rooftop-coverage-regulat ...
SDCI is proposing Land Use Code changes about how much mechanical equipment and other features can be placed on building rooftops. ...
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Demolition Permit - Building
https://www.seattle.gov/sdci/permits/permits-we-issue-(a-z)/demolition-perm ...
You need a demolition permit to remove a building. What Is It? You need a demolition permit to remove a building.  You don’t need a ...
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Public Schools Code Updates - What & Why
https://www.seattle.gov/sdci/codes/changes-to-code/public-schools-code-upda ...
The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections and Department of Neighborhoods are proposing updates to the Land Use Code for new ...
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How to Request a Code Interpretation
https://www.seattle.gov/sdci/resources/how-to-request-a-code-interpretation ...
A code interpretation is a formal decision on the meaning, application, or intent of any development regulation in our Land Use or ...
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Zoning
https://www.seattle.gov/sdci/codes/codes-we-enforce-(a-z)/zoning
Our Zoning Code governs the use and development of land in Seattle. Zoning districts specify a category of uses (e.g., neighborhood ...
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Light Rail Expansion Code Updates - What & Why
https://www.seattle.gov/sdci/codes/changes-to-code/light-rail-expansion-cod ...
SDCI is proposing to update the Land Use Code to facilitate Sound Transit’s light rail expansion. These code amendments will define clear ...
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Street, Alley, and Pedestrian Improvement Exceptions
https://www.seattle.gov/sdci/permits/exemptions-from-code-requirements/stre ...
Street, Alley, and Pedestrian Improvement Exceptions What Is It? Our Seattle Municipal Code (SMC) requires street, alley, or pedestrian ...
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School Departures Advisory Committees
https://www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/public-participation/major-institutio ...
The departure process is established by the Seattle Land Use Code Section 23.79.002. The intent of the process is to allow for the ...
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