Criteria for special use approvals
Seattle Mun. Code § 23.60A.032
in effectA. The shoreline special use process is used for uses or shoreline modifications that are identified as requiring special use approval in a particular environment. B. The Director may approve or conditionally approve a special use if the Director finds the applicant has demonstrated: 1. The proposal complies with standards in Section 23.60A.030 . 2. The proposed use will not interfere with normal public use of public shorelines; 3. The proposed use of the site and design of the project are compatible with other allowed uses within the area; 4. The proposed use can achieve no net loss of ecological functions except when the applicant obtains a variance from this requirement under subsection 23.60A.036.C; and 5. The public interest suffers no substantial detrimental effect. (Ord. 124105 , § 3, 2013.)
Source: Seattle Municipal Code (Municode library)URL: https://library.municode.com/wa/seattle/codes/municipal_codeFetched: 7/25/2026