23.66.150

Structure setbacks

Seattle Municipal Code · Seattle Mun. Code § 23.66.150

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Except as allowed through the provisions of subsection 23.49.180.G for the PSM 85-120 zone in the area shown on Map A for 23.49.180: A. Structures located within Subarea A on Map C for 23.66.122 and 23.66.150 shall cover the full width of the lot along street lot lines and have street-facing facades that abut street lot lines for the full width of portions of a structure that are up to 100 feet in height. B. Structures located within Subarea B on Map C for 23.66.122 and 23.66.150 shall abut street lot lines for the full width of the structure's street-facing façade, except as provided for in 23.49.180 . C. New structures or portions of structures located within Subarea C on Map C for 23.66.122 and 23.66.150 shall cover the full width of the lot along street lot lines and have street-facing facades that abut street lot lines for the full width of portions of a structure that are up to 100 feet in height. For structures that exceed 100 feet in height, all portions that exceed 100 feet in height shall be set back at least 15 feet from street lot lines. D. For all Subareas, modifications to setback standards may be permitted by the Director of Neighborhoods following review and recommendation by the Preservation Board if the following criteria are met: 1. A larger or smaller setback will be compatible with and not adversely affect the streetscape or publicly-owned open space; and 2. A larger or smaller setback will be compatible with other design elements, such as bulk, size and profile, of the proposed building. (Ord. 123589, § 78, 2011; Ord. 123034, § 11, 2009; Ord. 119484 § 39, 1999: Ord. 116744 § 39, 1993: Ord. 112134 § 1(part), 1985.)