Seattle, Washington

Last Reviewed

19th Jun 2025

Date Published

23rd Oct 2024

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Zoning

Zone Code
Zone Name
Zone type
Zone sub type
Zone guide
Link
City name

Permitted Uses

Prohibited
As of right
See code uses
Accessory uses
Conditional uses

Building Controls

Assorted
Far control
Lot control
Multi control
Density control
Coverage control
Pervious control
Lot width control
Rear setback control
Side setback control
Front setback control
Building height control

Parking Requirements

Multiple
Accessory

Short Term Rental

ADU permitted
Lodging permitted
Definitions section
Short term rental overlay
Short term rental section
Short term rental permitted
Short term rental definition
Short term rental in the code
Short term rental max num of nights
Short term rental min num of nights
Short term rental specific standards
Short term rental parking requirement

Largest Zones in Seattle, WA

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What is the Land Use Allocation in Seattle, WA?

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

Permitted Use Type	Permitted Use Sub Type	Percentage	Area(sq. m)
Industrial		0.80%	1016.91
	General industrial	0.80%	1016.91
	Storage and warehouses	0.80%	1016.91
	Contractors office	0.80%	1016.91
	Mills, plants, and other processing facilities	64.79%	82736.58
	Manufacturing	0.80%	1016.91
Agriculture		64.34%	82164.28
	Agricultural and hunting	64.34%	82164.28
Community		64.34%	82164.28
	Transportation facilities and infrastructure	1.55%	1985.68
	Medical	0.80%	1016.91
	Public, quasi-public, and government	65.18%	83227.81
	Schools and universities	64.34%	82164.28
Residential		63.55%	81147.37
	Multi family dwelling	2.34%	2988.87
	Single family dwelling	63.59%	81203.28
	Dwellings (unspecified)	63.59%	81203.28
	Communal housing	63.55%	81147.37
	Mobile and floating homes	63.55%	81147.37
	Accessory dwelling unit	63.55%	81147.37
Lodging		63.55%	81147.37
	Hotel/motel	0.84%	1072.82
	Bed & breakfast	63.55%	81147.37
	Short term rental	63.55%	81147.37
Mechanical		64.42%	82259.04
	Utility structures	64.42%	82259.04
Commercial		0.80%	1016.91
	Professional office	1.06%	1356.32
	General commercial	0.45%	572.30
	Entertainment	0.80%	1016.91
	Automobile related uses	0.91%	1167.57
	Research and laboratory facilities	0.80%	1016.91
Other		64.31%	82116.15
	Accessory	65.22%	83283.72
	Temporary uses	0.76%	968.77
	Multiple	65.22%	83283.72
	Uncategorized	64.31%	82116.15
Retail		0.80%	1016.91
	Eating and drinking establishments	0.91%	1167.57
	Restricted retail	1.06%	1356.32
	General retail	0.92%	1168.72
	Personal services	0.80%	1016.91
Parking		64.20%	81975.41
	Parking garage or lot	64.20%	81975.41