Nonconforming uses
Seattle Mun. Code § 23.61.014
in effectWithin the station area overlay districts shown in subsection 23.61.014.A, uses listed in subsection 23.61.014.B may be expanded or extended by an amount of gross floor area not to exceed 20 percent of the existing gross floor area of the use, provided that this exception may be applied only once on a lot. A. The provisions of this Section 23.61.014 apply to the following station area overlay districts: 1. Rainier Beach; 2. Othello; 3. Columbia City; and 4. Mount Baker. B. The provisions of this Section 23.61.014 apply to the following nonconforming uses: 1. Automotive retail sales and services; 2. General manufacturing; 3. Heavy commercial services; and 4. Mini-warehouse and warehouse. (Ord. 125603 , § 62, 2018; Ord. 125267 , § 36, 2017; Ord. 122311 , § 77, 2006; Ord. No. 122043, § 3, 2006; Ord. 120452 , § 5, 2001.)
Source: Seattle Municipal Code (Municode library)URL: https://library.municode.com/wa/seattle/codes/municipal_codeFetched: 7/25/2026