23.48.940

Street-level development standards in SM-RB zones

Seattle Municipal Code · Seattle Mun. Code § 23.48.940

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A. Pedestrian streets in SM-RB zones are as shown in Map A for 23.48.940. Map A for 23.48.940 Pedestrian street classification in SM-RB zones B. On pedestrian streets shown on Map A for 23.48.940, the street-facing facade of a structure may be set back up to 12 feet from the street lot line subject to the following: 1. The setback area shall be landscaped according to the provisions of Section 23.48.055 ; 2. Setbacks greater than 12 feet are permitted for up to 30 percent of the length of portions of the street facade that are set back from the street lot line, provided that these setbacks are located 20 feet or more from any street corner; and 3. Any required outdoor amenity area provided in accordance with Section 23.48.045 is not considered part of the setback area and may extend beyond the limit on setbacks from the street lot line that would otherwise apply under subsections 23.48.940.B.1 or 23.48.940.B.2. C. Except on pedestrian streets, loading docks may count toward meeting the transparency standards of subsection 23.48.040.B in the Rainier Beach Urban Center. (Ord. 127375 , § 75, 2025; Ord. 125791 , § 78, 2019.)

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