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Seattle, Washington

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17th Apr 2026
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Compliance Review

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Zoning Information

  • iconZone Code
  • iconZone Name
  • iconZone type
  • iconZone sub type
  • iconZone guide
  • iconLink
  • iconCity name

Permitted Land Uses

  • iconProhibited
  • iconAs of right
  • iconSee code uses
  • iconAccessory uses
  • iconConditional uses

Building Controls

  • iconAssorted
  • iconFar control
  • iconLot control
  • iconMulti control
  • iconDensity control
  • iconCoverage control
  • iconPervious control
  • iconLot width control
  • iconRear setback control
  • iconSide setback control
  • iconFront setback control
  • iconBuilding height control

Parking Requirements

  • iconAccessory
  • iconProfessional office
  • iconParking garage or lot
  • iconTransportation facilities and infrastructure

Short Term Rental

  • iconAdu permitted
  • iconLodging permitted
  • iconDefinitions section
  • iconShort term rental overlay
  • iconShort term rental section
  • iconShort term rental permitted
  • iconShort term rental definition
  • iconShort term rental in the code
  • iconShort term rental max num of nights
  • iconShort term rental min num of nights
  • iconShort term rental specific standards
  • iconShort term rental parking requirement

Planning and Zoning for Seattle, WA

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    What is the Land Use Allocation in Seattle, Washington?

    The following table illustrates how land is allocated for various uses within Seattle, Washington as defined by city ordinances.

    Permitted Use Type

    Permitted Use Sub Type

    Percentage

    Area(sq. m)

    Community
    99.82%127470.36
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure22.19%28333.85
    Medical35.41%45214.36
    Public, quasi-public, and government99.82%127470.36
    Schools and universities96.90%123736.43
    Lodging
    86.69%110696.99
    Hotel/motel9.64%12309.23
    Bed & breakfast77.05%98387.76
    Short term rental77.05%98387.76
    Commercial
    36.37%46446.52
    General commercial23.93%30557.86
    Professional office35.67%45553.77
    Research and laboratory facilities19.85%25348.68
    Automobile related uses19.56%24983.33
    Entertainment19.85%25348.68
    Non-retail sales21.11%26957.22
    Other
    100.00%127695.98
    Multiple93.07%118842.36
    Accessory98.60%125912.85
    Temporary uses0.94%1199.29
    Uncategorized64.70%82623.64
    Retail
    37.32%47659.39
    Restricted retail11.08%14151.20
    Personal services12.08%15420.93
    General retail35.53%45366.18
    Eating and drinking establishments35.66%45534.74
    Parking
    87.00%111100.58
    Parking garage or lot87.00%111100.58
    Industrial
    99.17%126640.26
    Contractors office14.60%18641.45
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)8.06%10287.12
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities92.09%117601.57
    Storage and warehouses20.85%26630.01
    Manufacturing19.60%25027.35
    General industrial35.41%45214.36
    Agriculture
    96.90%123736.43
    Agricultural and hunting96.90%123736.43
    Residential
    96.47%123184.01
    Dwellings (unspecified)86.12%109977.58
    Communal housing71.88%91784.70
    Multi family dwelling mixed use34.61%44197.43
    Mobile and floating homes61.68%78760.95
    Accessory dwelling unit77.05%98387.76
    Multi family dwelling13.25%16915.07
    Single family dwelling61.52%78561.11
    Mechanical
    96.97%123831.19
    Utility structures96.97%123831.19

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