Where Seattle’s upzones would take place

The Seattle City Council is considering legislation that would make changes in 27 urban villages and some other areas while imposing new requirements on developers to help create affordable housing. The changes would occur across various density levels. Most land now zoned exclusively for single-family homes would not be affected.

Level 0: Single-family homes
Level 1: Residential small-lot homes
Level 2: Low-rise buildings* and neighborhood commercial buildings under 30'
Level 3: Denser low-rise buildings* and neighborhood commercial buildings under 55'
Level 4: Height limits between 55' and 95'
Level 5: Height limits over 95'

Zoning change Before rezone After rezone

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* Under the plan, the city’s low-rise zones (LR1, LR2 and LR3) would be redefined to allow more density.

Thomas Wilburn / The Seattle Times