Seattle Municipal Code & City Charter

Seattle Municipal Code

The Seattle Municipal Code, often referred to as the SMC, is a classified compilation of the general and permanent ordinances of the City of Seattle.

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Browse and search the current SMC online at Municode Corporation, our codifier.
Book by Peter van Driel from the Noun Project
View the SMC in print (updated quarterly) in the City Clerk's Office.
Museum by Thomas Helbig from the Noun Project
View the SMC in print at some branches of the Seattle Public Library.
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If you need your own set of SMC binders, you can order them directly from Municode Corporation.
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View historic versions (that is, no longer active) of the SMC online and at our office.

Seattle City Charter

The City Charter, adopted by the City's voters as prescribed by the Washington State Constitution, embodies the fundamental principles of the City, defines the City's powers and duties, and guarantees certain rights to the people.

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Browse and search the City Charter online at Municode Corporation, our codifier.
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View four historic versions of the Charter at the Seattle Municipal Archives.

City Clerk

Scheereen Dedman, City Clerk
Address: 600 4th Ave, 3rd Floor, Seattle, WA, 98104
Mailing Address: PO Box 94728, Seattle, WA, 98124-4728
Phone: (206) 684-8344
CityClerk@seattle.gov

The Office of the City Clerk maintains the City's official records, provides support for the City Council, and manages the City's historical records through the Seattle Municipal Archives. The Clerk's Office provides information services to the public and to City staff.