Alternative standards for development of affordable units on property owned or controlled by a religious organization
Seattle Mun. Code § 23.48.100
in effectA proposed development that meets the requirements of Section 23.42.055 may achieve additional height and FAR as provided in this Section 23.48.100 . A. Maximum height. The applicable maximum height limit for residential uses in development permitted pursuant to Section 23.42.055 in Seattle Mixed zones is increased by the following amounts: 1. For zones with a mapped maximum height limit of 85 feet or less, 20 feet. 2. For zones with a mapped maximum height limit greater than 85 feet, 40 feet. B. Floor area. The applicable maximum FAR limit for residential uses in development permitted pursuant to Section 23.42.055 in Seattle Mixed zones is increased by the following amounts: 1. For zones with a mapped maximum residential height limit of 85 feet or less, 1.5 FAR. 2. For zones with a mapped maximum residential height limit greater than 85 feet, 3.0 FAR. (Ord. 126855 , § 22, 2023 [amended title]; Ord. 126384 , § 8, 2021)
Source: Seattle Municipal Code (Municode library)URL: https://library.municode.com/wa/seattle/codes/municipal_codeFetched: 7/25/2026