23.58A.012

Methods to achieve extra residential floor area

Seattle Municipal Code · Seattle Mun. Code § 23.58A.012

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The method to achieve extra residential floor area shall be as provided in the provisions of the underlying zone. If the underlying zone does not provide methods to achieve extra residential floor area, the methods shall be: A. If the maximum height limit for residential use is 85 feet or less, all extra residential floor area shall be housing bonus residential floor area pursuant to Section 23.58A.014 . B. If the maximum height limit for residential use is higher than 85 feet, the applicant shall use housing bonus residential floor area pursuant to Section 23.58A.014 to achieve at least 60 percent of the total extra residential floor area on the lot, and, to the extent permitted under the provisions of the zone or this Chapter 23.58A , may use bonus residential floor area for amenities pursuant to Section 23.58A.040 or transfer of transferable development potential pursuant to Section 23.58A.042 , or both, for the balance of the extra residential floor area. (Ord. 124172, § 51, 2013; Ord. 123589, § 71, 2011; Ord. 122882, § 1, 2008.)