Shoreline setbacks in the CM Environment
Seattle Mun. Code § 23.60A.232
in effectA. A shoreline setback of 50 feet from the OHW mark is required. B. No development, use, or shoreline modification is allowed within this shoreline setback except as follows: 1. As allowed in Section 23.60A.167 ; and 2. More than 20 feet landward of OHW, the minimum necessary for viewpoints for required public access and spur trails to access viewpoints. (Ord. 124105 , § 3, 2013.)
Source: Seattle Municipal Code (Municode library)URL: https://library.municode.com/wa/seattle/codes/municipal_codeFetched: 7/25/2026