Land Use Code

The City recently adopted ordinances 127211 and 127219 to boost housing supply and options in Seattle’s residential zones. The online Seattle Municipal Code may take several months to be updated. You can find a consolidated version of these codes on the Office of Planning and Community Development’s website.

See also: Design Review Guidelines, Land Use / Master Use Permit - Plat, Shoreline Master Program Code, Sign Code, Zoning

What Is It?

The Land Use Code regulates the use and development of land in Seattle. SDCI reviews permit applications to make sure they comply with this code. With input from residents, designers, developers, and other interested stakeholders, City planners draft amendments to update the code to better address Seattle's land use policies.

Read the Code

• Land Use Code, SMC Title 23
• Director's Rules for Land Use Code
• Downtown Amenity Standards
• Pike Place Urban Renewal Plan

Proposed Changes

See our code changes webpage for proposed changes.