Change from nonconforming use to conforming use
Seattle Mun. Code § 23.42.108
in effectA. In any zone, a nonconforming use may be converted to any conforming use if all development standards are met. B. In neighborhood residential zones, a nonconforming use may be converted to single-family dwelling unit, even if all development standards are not met. C. In multifamily zones, a nonconforming nonresidential use may be converted to residential use even though all development standards are not met, if: 1. Any applicable limits on density are met; 2. Any nonconformity with respect to parking is not increased as a result of the conversion; and 3. In LR1 zones the total number of dwelling units in an apartment is limited to three. D. In commercial zones, or in downtown zones for uses provided for interim street activation purposes, a nonconforming use may be converted to any conforming use even if all development standards are not met. E. In industrial zones, a nonconforming use may be converted to any conforming use even if all development standards are not met, provided that parking nonconformity shall not be increased as a result of the conversion. (Ord. 127198 , § 2, 2025; Ord. 126509 , § 31, 2022 [zone name change]; Ord. 123495, § 15, 2011; Ord. 122311 , § 25, 2006; Ord. 120293 , § 1, 2001.)
Source: Seattle Municipal Code (Municode library)URL: https://library.municode.com/wa/seattle/codes/municipal_codeFetched: 7/25/2026