Development standards specific to water-related uses on waterfront lots in the UI Environment
Seattle Mun. Code § 23.60A.496
in effectA. Water-related uses shall be designed and located on the shoreline to encourage efficient use of the shoreline. Design considerations may include additional shoreline setbacks from all or a portion of the OHW, joint use of piers and wharves with other water-related or water-dependent uses, development of the lot with a mixture of water-related and water-dependent uses, or other means of ensuring continued efficient use of the shoreline. B. The additional design constraints in subsection 23.60A.496.A are not required if the nature and needs of the water-related use ensures efficient and continued use of the lot's waterborne transportation facilities. (Ord. 124105 , § 3, 2013.)
Source: Seattle Municipal Code (Municode library)URL: https://library.municode.com/wa/seattle/codes/municipal_codeFetched: 7/25/2026