23.48.847

Facade modulation in SM-NG zones

Seattle Municipal Code · Seattle Mun. Code § 23.48.847

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A. For structures with a width of more than 250 feet, at least one portion of the structure 30 feet or greater in width must be set back a minimum of 15 feet from the front property line. For structures with a width of more than 500 feet, at least two portions of the structure 30 feet or greater in width and separated by at least 100 feet must be set back a minimum of 15 feet from the front property line. B. Modulation is not required: 1. For portions of the street-facing facade of a story that is less than 4 feet above sidewalk grade, as measured to the top of the floor above the partially below-grade story; 2. For structures that do not exceed 45 feet in height; or 3. For stories above street level that include parking that is separated from the street lot line by other uses along all street frontages. C. The following projections are allowed within the setback specified in subsection 23.48.846.A: 1. Roof eaves, including gutters and roof cornices and other similar architectural features, that may extend a maximum of 18 inches into the setback area; and 2. Overhead weather protection, whether required by subsection 23.48.840.C or not. (Ord. 125792 , § 7, 2019)