Modification of development standards in certain Downtown zones
Seattle Mun. Code § 23.49.039
in effectIn a DMC 240/290-440 or DMC 340/290-440 zone, the height above which the tower floor area limits and tower width limits according to subsection 23.49.058.E and the tower spacing limits according to subsection 23.49.058.F would apply shall be increased from 160 feet to 170 feet if: A. The upper-level width, tower spacing, and upper-level setback standards according to Section 23.49.058 would prevent a development from being able to achieve an average tower floor plate of at least 7,500 square feet for floors above 85 feet in height; and B. The height of the development does not exceed 170 feet, excluding exempt rooftop features. (Ord. 125291 , § 21, 2017.)
Source: Seattle Municipal Code (Municode library)URL: https://library.municode.com/wa/seattle/codes/municipal_codeFetched: 7/25/2026