Green building standards
Seattle Mun. Code § 23.45.530
in effectFor projects exceeding the floor area ratio (FAR) in Table A for 23.45.530, the applicant shall make a commitment that the proposed development will meet the green building standard and shall demonstrate compliance with that commitment, all in accordance with Chapter 23.58D . Table A for 23.45.530 Green building standard thresholds for multifamily zones Zone Floor area ratio (FAR) LR1 1.1 LR2 1.2 LR3 outside regional centers and urban center 1.6 LR3 inside regional centers and urban center 1.8 MR 3.45 HR 7.0 (Ord. 127375 , § 38, 2025; Ord. 125791 , § 44, 2019.)
Source: Seattle Municipal Code (Municode library)URL: https://library.municode.com/wa/seattle/codes/municipal_codeFetched: 7/25/2026