23.66.050

A. An applicant seeking a certificate of approval for new multifamily, commercial or major institution development, that is not otherwise subject to design review pursuant to Section 23.41.004 , may also seek land use code departures from the Special Review Board. A Special Review Board may recommend granting a departure where an applicant demonstrates that departure would result in a development that better meets the requirements of this Chapter 23.66 , the district use and development standards, and the purpose for creating the district. B. Departures may be requested from any Land Use Code standard or requirement, except for the standards or requirements set forth in subsection 23.41.012.B and provisions in this Chapter 23.66 . C. A Special Review Board shall recommend, in writing, to the Director of the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections whether to approve, or deny, any departure. D. Departures authorized by this Section 23.66.050 do not limit the approval of waivers or modifications of development standards permitted by other provisions of the Seattle Municipal Code. E. The Director of the Department of Neighborhoods, in coordination with the Director of the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections, may establish, by rule, procedures for a Special Review Board to review and prepare a recommendation whether to approve or deny any requested departure. (Ord. 125429 , § 16, 2017.)