Adopted null

EFFECTIVE 04-07-205: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE MULTIFAMILY HOUSING PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION PROGRAM; ALLOWING PARTIAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR COMMERCIAL TO MULTIFAMILY HOUSING CONVERSION PROJECTS; ALLOWING THE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION PERIOD TO BE EXTENDED TO 24 YEARS FOR PROPERTIES WITH MULTIFAMILY HOUSING PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION EXPIRING END OF 2025; CHANGING THE MFTE PROGRAM’S SUNSET DATE TO SEPTEMBER 10, 2025; AND AMENDING SECTIONS 5.73.010, 5.73.020, 5.73.040, 5.73.050, 5.73.070, 5.73.090, AND 5.73.120 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE.

7 section(s) amended

Adopted null

EFFECTIVE 03-17-205: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE SEATTLE POLICE DEPARTMENT; MANDATING THAT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT ADOPT AND MAINTAIN CROWD MANAGEMENT POLICIES THAT PROHIBIT THE USE OF LESS LETHAL TOOLS IN CROWD MANAGEMENT SETTINGS UNLESS SPECIFIC FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES ARE OCCURRING OR ABOUT TO OCCUR THAT CREATE AN IMMINENT RISK OF PHYSICAL INJURY TO ANY PERSON OR SIGNIFICANT PROPERTY DAMAGE; AND REPEALING SECTION 3.28.146 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE AND ORDINANCE 126422

1 section(s) amended

Adopted null

EFFECTIVE 03-17-2025: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO TAXES; CREATING A NEW SALES AND USE TAX DEFERRAL FOR THE CONVERSION OF UNDERUTILIZED COMMERCIAL PROPERTY TO HOUSING; AND ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 5.75 TO THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE

1 section(s) amended

Adopted 12/10/24

EFFECTIVE 1-13-2025: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO LAND USE AND ZONING; AMENDING SUBSECTION 23.49.156.A OF THE 4 SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE TO CLARIFY BONUS ALLOWANCES IN THE LIVING BUILDING PILOT PROGRAM

1 section(s) amended

Adopted 11/21/24

EFFECTIVE 12-26-2024: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE PAYROLL EXPENSE TAX; ADJUSTING THE ALLOCATION OF TAX PROCEEDS; ELIMINATING THE PAYROLL EXPENSE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE; AMENDING SECTION 5.38.055 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE; ADDING A NEW SECTION 5.38.105 TO THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE; AND REPEALING SECTION 3.35.100 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE.

2 section(s) amended

Adopted 11/21/24

AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION FROM EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS; ADJUSTING TIMING OF REPORTS PROVISIONS AND REMOVING OBSOLETE REPORTS; AMENDING SECTION 5.73.130 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE, ORDINANCES 122424, 125602, AND 126854, AND RESOLUTION 31971; REPEALING SECTION 5 OF ORDINANCE 125556; AND RESCINDING SECTION 2 OF RESOLUTION 31863, SUBSECTION 2.G OF RESOLUTION 31902, AND SECTIONS 2 AND 3 OF RESOLUTION 31914.

1 section(s) amended

Adopted 11/21/24

EFFECTIVE 12-26-2024: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO GAMBLING TAXES; ELIMINATING THE GAMBLING TAX ON BINGO GAMES AND RAFFLES; EXEMPTING REVENUES FROM BINGO GAMES AND RAFFLES CONDUCTED BY CHARITABLE OR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FROM THE BUSINESS LICENSE TAX; REMOVING THE MONTHLY INSTALLMENT REQUIREMENT FOR PUNCH BOARD AND PULL TAB TAXES; AND AMENDING SECTIONS 5.45.090, 5.52.030, AND 5.55.040 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE

3 section(s) amended

Adopted 11/21/24

EFFECTIVE 01-01-2025: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE SEATTLE POLICE DEPARTMENT; ELIMINATING OBSOLETE SEATTLE POLICE DEPARTMENT FEES; AND AMENDING SECTION 3.28.070 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE.

1 section(s) amended

Adopted 11/21/24

EFFECTIVE 01-01-2025: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PROVISION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES; AUTHORIZING TRANSFER FEES FOR BASIC LIFE SUPPORT TRANSPORT SERVICES; AND ADDING A NEW SUBCHAPTER VI TO CHAPTER 3.16 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE

1 section(s) amended

Adopted 11/21/24

EFFECTIVE 12-26-2024: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE SEATTLE FIRE DEPARTMENT’S SERVICES AND FEES; ADDING AND REVISING VARIOUS SEATTLE FIRE DEPARTMENT PERMIT, INSPECTION, AND PLAN REVIEW FEES AND RELATED PROVISIONS; AMENDING SECTIONS 22.602.010, 22.602.045, 22.602.050, 22.602.070, 22.602.080, AND 22.602.090 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE; AND AMENDING SECTION 112 OF THE 2021 SEATTLE FIRE CODE AS ADOPTED BY SECTION 22.600.020 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE AND AS REGULATED AND ALLOWED BY THE STATE BUILDING CODE ACT, CHAPTER 19.27 OF THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON

7 section(s) amended

Adopted 11/21/24

EFFECTIVE 01-01-2026: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO FEES AND CHARGES FOR PERMITS AND ACTIVITIES OF THE SEATTLE DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION AND INSPECTIONS, RELATED FEES BY OTHER DEPARTMENTS, AND TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; REPEALING CHAPTER 22.504 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE; AND AMENDING SECTIONS 22.504.010, 22.900B.010, 22.900B.020, 22.900C.010, 22.900D.010, 22.900D.090, 22.900D.100, 22.900D.110, 22.900D.140, 22.900D.150, 22.900D.160, 22.900E.020, 22.900E.030, 22.900E.040, 22.900E.050, 22.900.G.010, AND 22.900G.030 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE

17 section(s) amended

Adopted 11/21/24

EFFECTIVE 01-01-2025: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO FEES AND CHARGES FOR PERMITS AND ACTIVITIES OF THE SEATTLE DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION AND INSPECTIONS, RELATED FEES BY OTHER DEPARTMENTS, AND TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; REPEALING CHAPTER SECTION 22.504 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE; AND AMENDING SECTIONS 22.504.010, 22.900B.010, 22.900B.020, 22.900C.010, 22.900D.010, 22.900D.090, 22.900D.100, 22.900D.110, 22.900D.140, 22.900D.150, 22.900D.160, 22.900E.020, 22.900E.030, 22.900E.040, 22.900E.050, 22.900G.010, AND 22.900G.030 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE

19 section(s) amended

Adopted 11/21/24

EFFECTIVE 01-01-2025: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION OF CITY GOVERNMENT; TRANSFERRING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE VOLUNTARY DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN AND TRUST FROM THE SEATTLE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES TO SEATTLE RETIREMENT; AUTHORIZING ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE INTENT OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND AMENDING SECTIONS 4.36.070 AND 4.36.505 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE

2 section(s) amended

Adopted 11/21/24

EFFECTIVE 01-01-2025: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF HEARING EXAMINER; INCREASING HEARING EXAMINER FILING FEES; REORGANIZING THE LIST OF FEES; AND AMENDING SECTION 3.02.125 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE

1 section(s) amended

Adopted 11/21/24

EFFECTIVE 12-26-2024: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6.250.060 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE THE ANNUAL LICENSE FEE FOR THE RECYCLABLE MATERIALS COLLECTOR/PROCESSOR LICENSE.

1 section(s) amended

Adopted 11/21/24

EFFECTIVE 1-01-2025: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ANIMAL FEES; ADJUSTING AND SIMPLIFYING PET LICENSE FEES, ADOPTION FEES, AND SPAY AND NEUTER CLINIC FEES; REMOVING GUARD OR ATTACK DOG LICENSES; AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO ADJUST ANIMAL FEES BY DIRECTOR’S RULE; AMENDING SECTIONS 9.25.030, 9.25.050, 9.25.083, 9.25.100, 9.25.110, 9.25.200, 9.26.020, 9.26.050, AND 9.26.060 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE; AND REPEALING SECTIONS 9.25.054, 9.26.025, AND 9.26.040 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE

12 section(s) amended

Adopted 11/21/24

EFFECTIVE 12-26-2024: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE CIVIL SERVICE; TRANSFERRING THE FUNCTION OF THE FIRE AND POLICE EXAMS UNIT FROM THE SEATTLE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES TO THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONS DEPARTMENT; AND AMENDING SECTIONS 4.04.030, 4.04.040, 4.08.070, AND 4.08.110 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE

4 section(s) amended

Adopted 11/21/24

EFFECTIVE 12-26-2024: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE CITY LIGHT DEPARTMENT; AMENDING RATES, TERMS, AND CONDITIONS FOR THE USE AND SALE OF ELECTRICITY SUPPLIED BY THE CITY LIGHT DEPARTMENT FOR 2024, 2025, AND 2026; AND AMENDING SECTIONS 21.49.020, 21.49.030, 21.49.052, 21.49.055, 21.49.057, 21.49.058, 21.49.060, 21.49.065, 21.49.083, 21.49.085, AND 21.49.086 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE

9 section(s) amended

Adopted 11/4/24

EFFECTIVE 11-04-2024: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO LAND USE REGULATIONS; REMOVING RESTRICTIONS ON CONGREGATE RESIDENCES; AND AMENDING SECTIONS 23.42.049, 23.45.504, 23.45.508, 23.47A.004, 23.54.015, AND 23.84A.032 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE.

6 section(s) amended

Adopted null

EFFECTIVE 11-12-2024: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SEATTLE’S TECHNICAL CODES; ADOPTING THE SEATTLE FIRE CODE BY ADOPTING CHAPTERS OF THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE BY REFERENCE, AMENDING CERTAIN CHAPTERS OF THE CODE, AND ADOPTING NEW CHAPTERS FOR THE CODE; AMENDING SECTIONS 3.02.125 AND 22.600.020 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE; REPEALING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE 126283 AND SECTIONS 2 AND 3 OF ORDINANCE 127037; AND RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING CERTAIN PRIOR ACTS

2 section(s) amended

Adopted null

EFFECTIVE 11-12-2024: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SEATTLE’S CONSTRUCTION CODES; ADOPTING THE SEATTLE BOILER CODE, BUILDING CODE, ELECTRICAL CODE, ENERGY CODE, EXISTING BUILDING CODE, FUEL GAS CODE, MECHANICAL CODE, PLUMBING CODE, AND RESIDENTIAL CODE AND CHAPTERS OF THE WASHINGTON ADMINISTRATIVE CODE BY REFERENCE, AMENDING CERTAIN CHAPTERS OF THOSE CODES, AND ADOPTING NEW CHAPTERS FOR THOSE CODES; AMENDING SECTIONS 3.06.030, 5.73.020, 11.60.690, 22.101.010, AND 22.502.016 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE; AND REPEALING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE 126278, ORDINANCE 126279, ORDINANCE 126358, AND ORDINANCE 126508

5 section(s) amended

Adopted 9/24/24

EFFECTIVE 11-04-2024: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO MUSIC VENUE ZONES AND THEIR USE; ESTABLISHING RULES FOR PARKING AND LOADING AT MUSIC VENUE ZONES; AND ADDING NEW SECTIONS 11.14.376, 11.23.425, AND 11.72.255 TO, AND AMENDING SECTIONS 11.23.120, 11.23.440, 11.30.040, AND 11.31.121 OF, THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE.

5 section(s) amended

Adopted 9/24/24

EFFECTIVE 11-04-2024: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO DESIGN REVIEW FOR THE DOWNTOWN, UPTOWN, SOUTH LAKE UNION, AND FIRST HILL URBAN CENTERS, A SUBAREA ADJACENT TO THE UPTOWN URBAN CENTER, AND A PORTION OF THE GREATER DUWAMISH MANUFACTURING AND INDUSTRIAL CENTER; ADOPTING TEMPORARY REGULATIONS TO EXEMPT SINGLE-USE AND MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH LODGING, RESIDENTIAL, OR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT LABORATORY USES FROM DESIGN REVIEW, AND ALLOWING THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION AND INSPECTIONS TO GRANT WAIVERS AND MODIFICATIONS FROM CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS; AND AMENDING SECTIONS 23.41.004, 23.41.020, 23.76.004, 23.76.006, 23.76.010, 23.76.012, AND 23.76.026 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE.

6 section(s) amended

Adopted 9/24/24

EFFECTIVE 11-04-2024: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO LAND USE AND ZONING; CORRECTING TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS, CORRECTING SECTION REFERENCES, CLARIFYING REGULATIONS, AND MAKING MINOR AMENDMENTS; AMENDING SECTIONS 23.22.066, 23.22.100, 23.24.010, 23.28.020, 23.34.009, 23.34.093, 23.40.002, 23.41.004, 23.41.012, 23.42.058, 23.42.060, 23.42.130, 23.44.014, 23.44.016, 23.44.020, 23.44.041, 23.45.510, 23.45.516, 23.45.528, 23.45.529, 23.45.545, 23.47A.004, 23.47A.010, 23.47A.011, 23.47A.020, 23.48.005, 23.48.225, 23.48.720, 23.49.002, 23.49.008, 23.49.025, 23.49.042, 23.49.058, 23.49.090, 23.49.142, 23.49.162, 23.49.300, 23.49.320, 23.49.338, 23.50.002, 23.50.012, 23.50.044, 23.53.006, 23.53.015, 23.53.030, 23.54.015, 23.54.030, 23.55.032, 23.58C.035, 23.66.110, 23.66.122, 23.66.322, 23.69.002, 23.69.032, 23.69.033, 23.69.034, 23.71.006, 23.84A.006, 23.84A.008, 23.84A.016, 23.84A.025, 23.84A.030, 23.84A.032, 23.84A.038, 25.05.444, 25.05.675, 25.05.714, 25.09.045, 25.09.160, 25.11.020, 25.11.030, 25.11.040, 25.11.050, 25.11.060, 25.11.070, 25.16.080, 25.16.115, 25.16.150, 25.22.070, 25.22.135, 25.24.060, 25.28.230, AND 25.28.290 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE.

83 section(s) amended

Adopted 9/24/24

EFFECTIVE 11-04-2024: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CITY PUBLIC WORKS AND THE PRIORITY HIRE PROGRAM; MODIFYING THE METHODOLOGY FOR DETERMINING WHICH ZIP CODES ARE ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS; AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF A REGIONAL PRIORITY HIRE IMPLEMENTATION AND ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AND AMENDING SECTIONS 20.37.010 AND 20.37.040 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE.

2 section(s) amended

Adopted 9/17/24

EFFECTIVE 10-23-2024: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION; IMPOSING CONTROLS UPON UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON ANDERSON HALL, A LANDMARK DESIGNATED BY THE LANDMARKS PRESERVATION BOARD UNDER CHAPTER 25.12 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE, AND ADDING IT TO THE TABLE OF HISTORICAL LANDMARKS CONTAINED IN CHAPTER 25.32 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE

1 section(s) amended

Adopted 9/17/24

EFFECTIVE 10-23-2024: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION; IMPOSING CONTROLS UPON THE CETTOLIN HOUSE, A LANDMARK DESIGNATED BY THE LANDMARKS PRESERVATION BOARD UNDER CHAPTER 25.12 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE, AND ADDING IT TO THE TABLE OF HISTORICAL LANDMARKS CONTAINED IN CHAPTER 25.32 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE

1 section(s) amended

Adopted 9/17/24

EFFECTIVE 10-23-2024: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION; IMPOSING CONTROLS UPON THE BEACON HILL GARDEN HOUSE, A LANDMARK DESIGNATED BY THE LANDMARKS PRESERVATION BOARD UNDER CHAPTER 25.12 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE, AND ADDING IT TO THE TABLE OF HISTORICAL LANDMARKS CONTAINED IN CHAPTER 25.32 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE

1 section(s) amended

Adopted 9/17/24

EFFECTIVE 10-23-2024: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION; IMPOSING CONTROLS UPON THE CONTINENTAL HOTEL, A LANDMARK DESIGNATED BY THE LANDMARKS PRESERVATION BOARD UNDER CHAPTER 25.12 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE, AND ADDING IT TO THE TABLE OF HISTORICAL LANDMARKS CONTAINED IN CHAPTER 25.32 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE

1 section(s) amended

Adopted 9/17/24

EFFECTIVE 10-23-2024: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION; IMPOSING CONTROLS UPON THE BLOCH HOUSE, A LANDMARK DESIGNATED BY THE LANDMARKS PRESERVATION BOARD UNDER CHAPTER 25.12 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE, AND ADDING IT TO THE TABLE OF HISTORICAL LANDMARKS CONTAINED IN CHAPTER 25.32 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE

1 section(s) amended

Adopted 9/17/24

EFFECTIVE 10-23-2024: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PROSTITUTION; CREATING THE CRIMES OF PROSTITUTION LOITERING AND PROMOTING LOITERING FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROSTITUTION; ESTABLISHING POLICIES GOVERNING ARRESTS FOR PROSTITUTION AND PROSTITUTION LOITERING; CREATING STAY OUT OF AREA OF PROSTITUTION (SOAP) ZONES AND PROVIDING FOR BOTH THE ISSUANCE OF COURT ORDERS RELATING TO THOSE ZONES AND ADMINISTRATION OF THOSE ZONES; CREATING THE GROSS MISDEMEANOR OF VIOLATING A SOAP ORDER; AND ADDING NEW SECTIONS 12A.10.010, 12A.10.030, AND 12A.10.040 AND A NEW CHAPTER 12A.11 TO THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE

1 section(s) amended

Adopted 9/17/24

EFFECRTIVE 10-23-2024: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO COURT ORDERS; CREATING THE ABILITY TO ISSUE WRITTEN ORDERS TO CRIMINAL DEFENDANTS DESCRIBING CONDITIONS OF THEIR PRE-TRIAL RELEASE OR POST-CONVICTION CONDITIONS OF SENTENCE; CREATING STAY OUT OF DRUG AREA (SODA) ZONES AND PROVIDING FOR BOTH THE ISSUANCE OF COURT ORDERS RELATING TO THOSE ZONES AND ADMINISTRATION OF THOSE ZONES; CREATING THE GROSS MISDEMEANOR OF VIOLATING A SODA ORDER; AND ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 12A.21 TO THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE

1 section(s) amended

Adopted 9/17/24

EFFECTIVE 10-23-2024: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE MULTIFAMILY HOUSING PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION PROGRAM; AMENDING SECTION 5.73.120 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE TO EXTEND THE PROGRAM’S SUNSET DATE TO MARCH 31, 2025

1 section(s) amended

Adopted 9/17/24

EFFECTIVE 10-23-2024: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION; IMPOSING CONTROLS UPON FORMER FIRE STATION 26, A LANDMARK DESIGNATED BY THE LANDMARKS PRESERVATION BOARD UNDER CHAPTER 25.12 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE, AND ADDING IT TO THE TABLE OF HISTORICAL LANDMARKS CONTAINED IN CHAPTER 25.32 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE

1 section(s) amended

Adopted 9/17/24

EFFRCTIVE 10-23-2024: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION; IMPOSING CONTROLS UPON THE GEORGETOWN STEAM PLANT PUMP HOUSE, A LANDMARK DESIGNATED BY THE LANDMARKS PRESERVATION BOARD UNDER CHAPTER 25.12 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE, AND ADDING IT TO THE TABLE OF HISTORICAL LANDMARKS CONTAINED IN CHAPTER 25.32 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE.

1 section(s) amended

Adopted 9/17/24

EFFECTIVE 10-23-2024: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION; IMPOSING CONTROLS UPON THE EAST PINE SUBSTATION, A LANDMARK DESIGNATED BY THE LANDMARKS PRESERVATION BOARD UNDER CHAPTER 25.12 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE, AND ADDING IT TO THE TABLE OF HISTORICAL LANDMARKS CONTAINED IN CHAPTER 25.32 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE

1 section(s) amended

Adopted 8/6/24

EFFECTIVE 08-07-2024: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO FLOODPLAINS; SEVENTH EXTENSION OF INTERIM REGULATIONS ESTABLISHED BY ORDINANCE 126113, AND AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE 126536, FOR AN ADDITIONAL SIX MONTHS, TO ALLOW INDIVIDUALS TO RELY ON UPDATED NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS TO OBTAIN FLOOD INSURANCE THROUGH THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY’S FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM

1 section(s) amended

Adopted 5/14/24

EFFECTIVE 06-21-2024: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO LAND USE AND ZONING; AMENDING SECTION 23.47A.012 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE A 10-FOOT HEIGHT LIMIT EXCEPTION IN COMMERCIAL ZONES IN A PORTION OF THE GEORGETOWN NEIGHBORHOOD

1 section(s) amended

Adopted null

EFFECTIVE 06-07-2024: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE MULTIFAMILY HOUSING PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION PROGRAM; AMENDING SECTION 5.73.090 AND SECTION 5.73.120 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW EXTENSION OF TAX EXEMPTIONS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2024

2 section(s) amended

Adopted 4/2/24

EFFECTIVE 05-06-2024: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CITY EMPLOYMENT; PROVIDING WAGE INCREASES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 4, 2023, AND JANUARY 3, 2024, FOR CERTAIN NON-REPRESENTED CITY EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS; PROVIDING ADJUSTMENTS TO CERTAIN PAY TITLES IN ADDITION TO THE 2023 AND 2024 WAGE INCREASES; AMENDING SECTIONS 4.04.030, 4.20.325, 4.28.010, 4.28.020, AND 4.34.020 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE

3 section(s) amended

Adopted 1/23/24

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 24. ZONING AND SUBDIVISIONS

1 section(s) amended

Adopted 1/23/24

EFFECTIVE 02-22-2024: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO LAND USE AND ZONING; AMENDING CHAPTER 23.32 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE AT PAGES 111 AND 112 OF THE OFFICIAL LAND USE MAP TO REZONE THE PROPERTY AT 1620 16TH AVENUE FROM LOWRISE 3 WITH AN M MANDATORY HOUSING AFFORDABILITY SUFFIX (LR3 (M)) TO NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL 3 WITH A 65-FOOT HEIGHT LIMIT AND M1 MANDATORY HOUSING AFFORDABILITY SUFFIX (NC3-65 (M1));

1 section(s) amended

Adopted 11/21/23

EFFECTIVE 01-02-2024 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION OF CITY GOVERNMENT; RENAMING THE COMMUNITY SAFETY AND COMMUNICATIONS CENTER TO THE COMMUNITY ASSISTED RESPONSE AND ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT; REQUESTING THAT THE CODE REVISER REVISE THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE ACCORDINGLY; AND AMENDING SECTIONS 3.15.060 AND 3.15.062 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE.

2 section(s) amended

Adopted 11/21/23

EFFECTIVE 01-01-2025 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF NETWORK COMPANIES; IMPOSING LICENSE AND FEE REQUIREMENTS ON NETWORK COMPANIES; ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 6.700 TO THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE; AND AMENDING SECTION 3.15.007 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE

1 section(s) amended

Adopted 11/21/23

EFFECTIVE 01-02-2024 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO TAXATION; DEFINING THE SOURCING OF GROSS INCOME ARISING FROM THE ACTIVITIES OF PRINTING, AND PUBLISHING NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, OR MAGAZINES; AND MODIFYING, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024, THE DEFINITION OF PRINTING, AND PUBLISHING NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, OR MAGAZINES IN ACCORDANCE WITH ESS2B 5199 (2023); AND AMENDING SECTION 5.45.081 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE.

1 section(s) amended

Adopted 11/21/23

EFFECTIVE 01-02-2024 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE SEATTLE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; AMENDING SECTION 11.16.121 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE TO SET NEW LIMITS ON PARKING RATES AT PARKING PAYMENT DEVICES.

1 section(s) amended

Adopted 11/21/23

EFFECTIVE 01-02-2024 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS FROM THE PAYROLL EXPENSE TAX; EXTENDING AN EXISTING DEDUCTION FOR NON-PROFIT HEALTHCARE ENTITIES AND MAKING THE DEDUCTION SUBJECT TO INCREASES THAT ACCOUNT FOR INFLATION; AND AMENDING SECTIONS 5.38.045 AND 5.38.070 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE.

2 section(s) amended

Adopted 11/21/23

EFFECTIVE 01-02-2024 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE SEATTLE FIRE DEPARTMENT’S SERVICES AND FEES; ADDING, DELETING, AND REVISING VARIOUS SEATTLE FIRE DEPARTMENT PERMIT, INSPECTION, AND DEVELOPMENT-RELATED FEES AND RELATED PROVISIONS; AND AMENDING SECTIONS 22.602.045, 22.602.070, AND 22.900G.060 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE.

4 section(s) amended

Adopted 11/21/23

EFFECTIVE 01-02-2024 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO FEES AND CHARGES FOR PERMITS AND ACTIVITIES OF THE SEATTLE DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION AND INSPECTIONS, RELATED FEES BY OTHER DEPARTMENTS, AND TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 22.900I TO THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE; AND AMENDING SECTIONS 22.210.060, 22.900A.010, 22.900A.020, 22.900A.065, 22.900B.010, 22.900B.020, 22.900C.010, 22.900D.010, 22.900D.110, 22.900D.140, 22.900D.160, 22.900E.020, 22.900E.030, 22.900E.050, 22.900F.010, 22.900H.020, 22.900H.050, 22.900H.060, AND 22.900H.080 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE.

18 section(s) amended

Adopted 11/21/23

EFFECTIVE 01-02-2024 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO TAXATION; INCREASING THE TAX RATES OF THE PAYROLL EXPENSE TAX IMPOSED ON PERSONS ENGAGING IN BUSINESS IN SEATTLE; AND AMENDING SECTION 5.38.030 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE.

1 section(s) amended

Adopted 10/10/23

EFFECTIVE 11-13-2023: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SEATTLE PUBLIC UTILITIES; UPDATING THE SOLID WASTE CODE TO ESTABLISH AN ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT PROCESS USING NOTICES OF VIOLATION; ADDING A NEW SECTION 21.36.921 TO THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE; AND AMENDING SECTIONS 21.36.420, 21.36.920, AND 21.36.922 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE.

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Adopted 8/15/23

EFFECTIVE 02-15-2024: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO FLOODPLAINS; FIFTH EXTENSION OF INTERIM REGULATIONS ESTABLISHED BY ORDINANCE 126113, AND AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE 126536, FOR AN ADDITIONAL SIX MONTHS, TO ALLOW INDIVIDUALS TO RELY ON UPDATED NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS TO OBTAIN FLOOD INSURANCE THROUGH THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY’S FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM

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Adopted 8/8/23

EFFECTIVE 09-13-2023: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO AMUSEMENT DEVICE LICENSES; REPEALING THE REQUIREMENT FOR AN AMUSEMENT DEVICE LICENSE; REPEALING CHAPTER 5.32 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE; AND AMENDING SECTIONS 5.30.010, 5.30.020, 5.30.060, 5.55.010, 5.55.030, 5.55.040, 5.55.060, 5.55.150, 5.55.165, 5.55.220, 5.55.230, 6.208.020, AND 6.208.050 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE

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Adopted 8/8/23

EFFECTIVE 09-13-2023 (SECTION 3): AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO APP-BASED WORKER LABOR STANDARDS; ESTABLISHING LABOR STANDARDS ON DEACTIVATION PROTECTIONS FOR APP-BASED WORKERS WORKING IN SEATTLE; AMENDING SECTION 3.02.125 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE; AND ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 8.40 TO THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE.

1 section(s) amended

Adopted 7/25/23

EFFECTIVE 08-30-2023: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ADDITIONAL USES FOR AUTOMATED TRAFFIC SAFETY CAMERAS AND DESIGNATING RESTRICTED RACING ZONES; AMENDING SECTION 11.50.570 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE; AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 11.50.580 TO THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE

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Adopted 11/21/04

EFFECTIVE 01-01-2025: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE MONETARY PENALTY FOR PARKING INFRACTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 11.31.121 OF THE SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE PENALTIES.

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