Application of floor area limits in zones with an incentive zoning suffix
Seattle Mun. Code § 23.58A.026
in effectIn zones with an incentive zoning suffix, extra floor area may be allowed in addition to the maximum gross floor area allowed by the FAR limit indicated by the incentive zoning suffix. All extra floor area shall be considered extra residential floor area regardless of the use. Extra floor area may be gained up to the maximum non-exempt gross floor area allowed by the FAR limit of the applicable Commercial or Multifamily zone. For single purpose commercial structures in zones with an incentive zoning suffix, extra floor area may be allowed when the applicant qualifies by using the performance option or the payment option in accordance with Section 23.58A.014 , or a combination of these options. The provisions of this Chapter 23.58A under which applicants may gain extra residential floor area shall apply. (Ord. 124172, § 59, 2013; Ord. 123770, § 10, 2011)
Source: Seattle Municipal Code (Municode library)URL: https://library.municode.com/wa/seattle/codes/municipal_codeFetched: 7/25/2026