Land Use Code

See also: Design Review Guidelines, Land Use / Master Use Permit - Plat, Shoreline Master Program Code, Sign Code, Zoning

What Is It?

The Land Use Code regulates the use and development of land in Seattle. SDCI reviews permit applications to make sure they comply with this code. With input from residents, designers, developers, and other interested stakeholders, City planners draft amendments to update the code to better address Seattle's land use policies.

Read the Code

• Land Use Code, SMC Title 23
• Director's Rules for Land Use Code
• Downtown Amenity Standards
• Pike Place Urban Renewal Plan

Proposed Changes

The City is proposing temporary Design Review regulations for affordable rental housing. 

• SDCI Affordable Housing Memo to City Council
• Affordable Housing Temporary Design Review Regulations Ordinance
• Affordable Housing Temporary Design Review Summary and Fiscal Note
• Affordable Housing Temporary Design Reveiw Public Hearing Notice 

For other proposed changes, see our Changes to Codes page.