Scope of provisions
Seattle Mun. Code § 23.50.002
in effectA. There are three industrial classifications: General Industrial 1 (IG1), General Industrial 2 (IG2), and Industrial Buffer (IB). This Chapter 23.50 describes the authorized uses and development standards for the Industrial zones. B. In addition to the regulations in this Chapter 23.50 , certain industrial areas may be regulated by other chapters or titles of the Seattle Municipal Code, including but not limited to: Special Review Districts, Chapter 23.66 ; Landmark Districts, Chapter 25.12 ; or the Shoreline District, Chapter 23.60A . C. Communication utilities and accessory communication devices except as exempted in Section 23.57.002 are subject to the regulations in this Chapter 23.50 and additional regulations in Chapter 23.57 . Requirements for streets, alleys, and easements are provided in Chapter 23.53 . Standards for parking access and design are provided in Chapter 23.54 . Signs are regulated by Chapter 23.55 . Methods for measurements are provided in Chapter 23.86 . Definitions are in Chapter 23.84A . D. For the purposes of this Chapter 23.50 , the terms "existing structures or uses" mean those structures or uses which were established under permit, or for which a permit has been granted and has not expired, or are substantially underway in accordance with subsection 23.04.010.D, on October 7, 1987. E. Major cannabis activity is subject to the regulations in this Chapter 23.50 and additional regulations in Section 23.42.058 . (Ord. 127099 , § 40, 2024 [changed "marijuana" to "cannabis"]; Ord. 126864 , § 1, 2023; Ord. 124969 , § 18, 2016; Ord. 124105 , § 23, 2013; Ord. 122311 , § 60, 2006; Ord. 120928, § 22, 2002; Ord. 120611 , § 13, 2001; Ord. 116295 , § 20, 1992; Ord. 115326, § 20, 1990; Ord. 113658, § 4, 1987.)
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