23.47A.011

Outdoor activities

Seattle Municipal Code · Seattle Mun. Code § 23.47A.011

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A. Except as otherwise provided in this Section 23.47A.011 , outdoor activities that are part of permitted commercial uses or permitted agricultural uses are permitted in NC zones or C zones, subject to any applicable standards. B. Outdoor sales area is limited as follows, except for agricultural uses: Table A for 23.47A.011 Size Limits for Outdoor Sales Zone Maximum Size Limit of Outdoor Sales Area NC1 zones 40% of lot area or 1,500 square feet, whichever is less NC2 zones 40% of lot area or 10,000 square feet, whichever is less NC3, C1 and C2 zones No maximum size limit C. Outdoor display areas for rental equipment are limited as follows: Table B for 23.47A.011 Size Limits for Outdoor Display of Rental Equipment Zone Maximum Size Limit of Outdoor Display of Rental Equipment NC1 zones 10% of lot area or 500 square feet, whichever is less NC2 and NC3 zones 15% of lot area or 1,000 square feet, whichever is less C1 and C2 zones No maximum size limit D. Outdoor storage areas are limited as follows: Table C for 23.47A.011 Size Limits for Outdoor Storage Zone Maximum Size Limit of Outdoor Storage Area NC1 and NC2 zones, and NC3 zones, except at Seattle Center Prohibited NC3 zones at Seattle Center 1,000 square feet at any one location; and 10,000 square feet for the entire site. C1 and C2 zones No maximum size limit E. The following outdoor activities on a lot zoned entirely or split-zoned commercial shall be located at least 50 feet from a lot zoned entirely residential, unless the elevation of the lot with the activity is at least 15 feet above the grade of the lot in the residential zone at the common lot line: 1. Outdoor sales and/or service of food or beverages, except products of an agricultural use on the lot; 2. Outdoor storage; 3. Outdoor sports and recreation; 4. Outdoor loading berths. F. Outdoor activities shall be screened and landscaped according to the provisions of Section 23.47A.016 . (Ord. 127099 , § 24, 2024; Ord. 123378, § 17, 2010; Ord. 122311 , § 44, 2006.)

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