23.60A.290
Shoreline setbacks in the CR Environment
Seattle Municipal Code · Seattle Mun. Code § 23.60A.290
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A. A shoreline setback of 50 feet from the OHW mark is required. No development, use, or shoreline modification is allowed within this shoreline setback except as provided in Section 23.60A.167 and as follows: 1. The minimum necessary for single-family dwelling units allowed as a shoreline conditional use and access to them; 2. More than 20 feet landward of the OHW mark for: a. Shoreline parks and open space bicycle and pedestrian paths; and b. The minimum necessary for viewpoints for required public access and spur trails to access such viewpoints; and 3. More than 35 feet landward of the OHW mark for: a Water-dependent and water-related uses; and b. Natural athletic fields with no lighting, bath houses, and concession stands, pavilions, seating limited to one bench every 50 feet and access to these uses. B. In addition to the shoreline setback required in subsection 23.60A.290.A, residences on waterfront lots shall not be located further waterward than adjacent residences as measured in subsection 23.60A.206.B.3. (Ord. 124105 , § 3, 2013.)