Chapter 15.12
ZONE CLASSIFICATION USE CHARTS

Sections:

15.12.010    Establishment of Uses/Interpretation of Land Use Tables

15.12.011    Classification of Unlisted Uses and Clarification

15.12.015    Domestic Animals – Limitations

15.12.017    Community Residential Facilities

15.12.018    Accommodation of Persons with Disabilities

15.12.019    Essential Public Facilities

15.12.020    Residential Uses

15.12.030    Recreational/Cultural Uses

15.12.040    General, Educational, Health Services Uses

15.12.050    Government/Office, Business Uses

15.12.060    Retail/Commercial Uses

15.12.070    Manufacturing Uses

15.12.080    Hazardous Materials

15.12.090    Free Trade Zones

15.12.100    Subsidiary Permitted Uses in Schools, Religious Use Facilities, and Park Facilities

15.12.010 Establishment of Uses/Interpretation of Land Use Tables

A.    The use of a property means the purpose or activity for which the building or lot is intended, designed, arranged, occupied or maintained. All applicable requirements of this code, or other applicable State or Federal requirements, shall govern a use located in the City of SeaTac, except within the area delineated as the SeaTac City Center, in which case the City Center land use charts contained within Chapter 15.35 SMC shall apply.

B.    The land use tables in this chapter determine whether a specific use is permitted in a zone classification. The zone classification is located on the top horizontal row and the specific use is located on the vertical column of these tables.

1.    P – If the letter “P” appears in the box at the intersection of the column and the row, the use is permitted in that zone classification subject to review and conformance to the general requirements of this chapter.

2.    C – If the letter “C” appears in the box at the intersection of the column and the row, the use is permitted in that zone classification subject to the conditional use review process and approval. (Ord. 98-1019 § 6; Ord. 92-1041 § 1)

15.12.011 Classification of Unlisted Uses and Clarification

A.    In creating use charts, the City has considered the characteristics of uses which make them comparable, compatible or similar to each other. The City recognizes that it is not possible to enumerate and classify every use to which land may be devoted, either now or in the future, and that ambiguity may exist with reference to the appropriate and consistent use definition and applicable standards. Therefore:

1.    When any known and identifiable use is not listed as a permissible use in any classification; or

2.    When any use has now come into existence by reason of any technical development in the trades, sciences and equipment; or

3.    When any use already listed in the use charts which, because of any process, equipment or materials used, possesses different performance standards than those which are usually associated with the uses in the classification as presently classified and which, therefore, makes it reasonable that such a use should be placed in the more restrictive classification, it shall be the responsibility and duty of the Department of Community and Economic Development to ascertain all pertinent facts relating to any such use and make what it deems to be the appropriate process on a case-by-case basis for locating the use in the compatible zone classification.

B.    Based on the above situations, the City Manager, or designee, shall review the findings of facts and conclusions, and issue a decision of one of the following actions:

1.    Approve or deny the use as a similar and compatible use for that zone classification;

2.    Require approval or denial through the conditional use process; or

3.    Begin the process for review of an amendment to the land use charts.

C.    The purpose of the review shall be to determine that the characteristics of any such use shall not be unreasonably incompatible with the type of uses permitted in surrounding areas, and for the further purpose of determining the need for stipulating such conditions that would mitigate potential impacts and reasonably assure that the basic purpose of this code shall be served.

D.    Any administrative decision issued by the City Manager, or designee, can be appealed to the City Hearing Examiner, as stated in SMC 15.22.060(J)(8).

E.    On an annual basis, the City Manager, or designee, shall review and bring forward any recommended revisions or interpretations for uses to the Planning Commission. Additionally, every five (5) years, the City Manager, or designee, shall present a comprehensive review of the Zoning Code to the Planning Commission for consideration of necessary revisions due to lack of specificity or ambiguity in the adopted standards and their impacts. (Ord. 11-1002 § 2; Ord. 95-1012 § 1; Ord. 92-1041 § 1)

15.12.015 Domestic Animals – Limitations

Domestic animals as defined in SMC 15.10.180 are permitted outright in all zone classifications within the City. The number of inside or outside animals allowed is listed below.

A.    Inside Animals:

1.    The number of cats kept inside and birds, snakes, and small rodents kept in aquariums, terrariums, cages, or other similar containers shall not be limited unless the property meets the definition of a “kennel” under SMC 15.10.360 or is limited by health codes.

2.    All other domestic animals kept inside shall be limited to not more than five (5) total domestic animals, in an allowed combination of the animals listed in Table 15.12.015a. Miniature horses shall not be allowed as an inside animal. Except for the domestic animals listed in subsection (A)(1) of this section, the total number and type of inside animals allowed shall not exceed the number of animals that are allowed outdoors (for example, a property owner could not have five (5) pot-bellied pigs indoors. Only one (1) or two (2) would be allowed indoors based on lot size. No pot-bellied pigs would be allowed indoors on lots of less than fifteen thousand one (15,001) square feet).

B.    Outside Animals: The number of outside animals shall be limited based on lot size as defined in Table 15.12.015a.

Table 15.12.015a 

Lot Size

 

Less Than 7,200 sq. ft.

7,200 – 15,000 sq. ft.

15,001 – 30,000 sq. ft.

30,000+ sq. ft.

Total Number of Outside Animals Allowed

5*

6*

7*

8*

Cats

3

3

4

5

Dogs

3

3

4

5

Rabbits

5**

5**

5**

5**

Goats/Pygmy Goats

1**

2**

3**

4**

Sheep

1**

2**

3**

3**

Pigs/Pot-Bellied Pigs

0**

0**

1**

2**

Chickens (Including Roosters)

5**

5**

5**

5**

Ducks

5**

5**

5**

5**

Other Fowl

0

0

1**

2**

Miniature Horses

0

0

1**/***

2**/***

*    This denotes the total number of outside animals allowed. This total may be any combination of the above listed animals (for example, three (3) dogs, one (1) goat, and one (1) sheep).

**    This is the total number of this animal type that is allowed as part of the total number of animals allowed based on lot size (for example, three (3) sheep would not be allowed on a lot of less than fifteen thousand one (15,001) square feet). All animals and fowl shall be kept in a confined area and maintained. Any covered structure used to house any outside animal shall conform to all yard setback requirements. No confinement area shall be located within a critical (sensitive) area or its buffers.

***    Not exceeding forty (40) pounds at full maturity.

C.    Animals that are kept indoors, but are allowed outside for more than one (1) hour per day, shall be defined as outdoor animals.

D.    A hobby kennel license is required for four (4) or more dogs. A hobby cattery license is required for five (5) or more cats, per SMC 6.05.020. (Ord. 05-1007 § 4: Ord. 03-1022 § 2; Ord. 97-1010 § 2)

15.12.017 Community Residential Facilities

A.    “Group homes” in the City of SeaTac are classified as “community residential facilities (CRF).” Community residential facilities include all uses defined by SMC 15.10.130, including housing for persons with disabilities, children and domestic abuse shelters. CRFs do not include overnight shelters (as defined by SMC 15.10.440), halfway houses (as defined by SMC 15.10.298), or facilities providing alcohol and drug detoxification (defined as convalescent centers by SMC 15.10.155). Transitional housing is also classified as a separate use (under SMC 15.10.649), unless such housing is for victims of domestic violence, for children, or for the disabled. Secure community transition facilities are neither group homes nor transitional housing; they are classified as a separate use under SMC 15.10.561.05.

B.    CRFs are divided into two categories, I or II, based on size and occupancy.

1.    Community Residential Facilities I (CRF I).

a.    CRF I are single-family structures, allowed in all residential and commercial zones. CRF I may house up to five (5) residents plus two (2) caregivers, with the special exception that State-licensed adult family homes and foster family homes are exempt from the City’s numerical limit.

b.    Additionally, special exceptions to the limit on the number of occupants of a CRF I may be granted for persons with disabilities pursuant to the accommodation procedure provided in SMC 15.12.018.

c.    In the single-family zone, CRF I are required to be a single-family structure compatible with the surrounding area. In the low density multi-family zone, CRF I are required to maintain residential character.

2.    Community Residential Facilities II (CRF II). CRF II are not subject to any numerical occupancy limit and are permitted in the high density multi-family and commercial zones. (See SMC 15.12.020, Use #008a). (Ord. 02-1029 § 2; Ord. 01-1011 § 2; Ord. 99-1005 § 14)

15.12.018 Accommodation of Persons with Disabilities

A.    Purpose. The City recognizes the need to make reasonable exceptions to its Zoning Code, if requested, to accommodate the special needs of persons with disabilities.

B.    Application. Such exceptions may include:

1.    Increasing the number of nonrelated persons allowed to live together in a single-family house;

2.    Reducing setback requirements to retrofit a house with handicap accessible facilities;

3.    Other modifications to the Zoning Code necessary to afford a person with a disability an equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling, provided such modification does not reduce public safety nor keep the intent of the code from being met.

C.    Authority. Exceptions from code requirements are made pursuant to the requirements of the Federal Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, 42 U.S.C. Section 3604(f)(3)(B); and Washington Law Against Discrimination, Chapter 29.60 RCW for persons with disabilities as defined by Federal law in 42 U.S.C. Section 3602(h). See SMC 15.10.176 for the definition of disability.

D.    Accommodation Procedure.

1.    Request for Accommodation. Any person claiming to have a disability, or someone acting on his or her behalf, who wishes to be excused from an otherwise applicable requirement of this Zoning Code must provide the Planning Director with verifiable documentation of the disability and need for accommodation.

2.    Decision Process.

a.    Director Authority. If disability and need for accommodation are demonstrated, the Planning Director, in consultation with the City Attorney, is hereby authorized to vary, modify, or waive the provisions of the Zoning Code, in order to provide reasonable accommodation necessary to afford a disabled person the opportunity to use a dwelling.

b.    Prompt Action. The Director shall act promptly on the request for accommodation.

c.    No Fee. The Director shall not charge a fee for responding to such request.

d.    Appeal. The Director’s decision shall constitute final action by the City on the request for accommodation, and review of that decision will be available only in court. An action seeking review must be filed no more than twenty-one (21) days after the director’s decision.

3.    Decision Criteria.

a.    Reasonable Response. The city’s duty to accommodate is an affirmative one, and the Director is thereby authorized to provide accommodations in a thoughtful and reasonable manner.

b.    No Loss of Code Purpose or Safety. No reasonable accommodation shall be provided to any chapter of the Zoning Code, or other code adopted pursuant thereto, which does not substantially accomplish the purposes of that chapter or which would reduce the public safety.

c.    Burden of Proof on Applicant. The applicant shall have the burden of establishing that the proposed modification, waiver, or variance accomplishes substantially the same purpose without reduction of safety.

d.    Minimum Accommodation Needed. The accommodation shall be the minimum necessary to grant relief to the applicant.

4.    Procedure Upon Change of Use.

a.    Accommodation Personal Unless Similar Use Re-established within Six (6) Months. The accommodation provided shall be personal to the applicant and shall not run with the land; provided, however, that a change in a residential structure necessary to accommodate the operation of a residential care provider to the disabled may be continued by future operations of similar facilities at the site which establish the same use within six (6) months of the date the prior use by disabled persons or residential care provider ceases.

b.    Structure May Be Required to Be Brought Back Into Compliance. The Director may direct that any physical change in the structure which would otherwise be illegal under the Zoning Code, or other section of the SeaTac Municipal Code, be brought into compliance six (6) months after the date of sale or transfer of a residential structure to a person or entity not qualifying for the protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Fair Housing Act (FHA) and the Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD). (Ord. 99-1005 § 15)

15.12.019 Essential Public Facilities

Uses listed in the land use tables (SMC 15.12.020 through 15.12.070) may also be classified as essential public facilities and be subject to the CUP-EPF siting process (SMC 15.22.035). (Ord. 02-1029 § 12)

15.12.020 Residential Uses

ZONES:    UH – Urban High Density O/CM – Office/Commercial Medium

P – Park    NB – Neighborhood Business BP – Business Park

MHP – Mobile Home Park    CB – Community Business O/C/MU – Office/Commercial/Mixed Use

UL – Urban Low Density    ABC – Aviation Business Center T – Townhouse

UM – Urban Medium Density    I – Industrial/Manufacturing

P – Permitted Use; C – Conditional Use Permit

USE #

LAND USE

ZONES

P

MHP

UL

UM

UH

NB

CB

ABC

I

O/CM

BP

O/C/MU

T

 

RESIDENTIAL USES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

001

Single Detached
Dwelling Unit

P(1,7,9)

P(1,7,9, 13)

P*(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

001.1

Single Attached Dwelling Unit

 

 

 

 

 

 

P*

P*

 

 

 

 

 

002

Duplex

P

P*

 

 

 

 

 

 

P

003

Townhouses

P

P*

 

 

 

 

 

P*

P*

004

Multi-Family

P

P*(10)

C

P*(8)

C*(8)

P*(8)

 

P*(12)

 

005

Senior Citizen Multi

C

P

P*

C

P*

P*

 

P*

 

P*

 

006

Manufactured/Modular Home

P(9)

P(9)

P(9)

 

 

 

 

 

006.1

Mobile Home (nonHUD)

 

P(9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

007

Bed and Breakfast/
Guesthouse

P(2)

P(2)

P*(2)

P(2)

 

 

 

C*

 

P*(2)

 

008

Community Residential Facility I

P(3)

P(3)

P*(3)

P(3)

P*(3)

P*(3)

 

 

 

P*(3)

 

008a

Community Residential Facility II

 

 

 

 

P*

C

P*

P*

 

P*

 

P (12)

 

008b

Transitional Housing

 

 

 

 

C*(14)

 

P*(14)

P*(14)

 

C*(14)

 

 

 

008c

Halfway House

 

 

 

 

 

 

C*(11)

C*(11)

 

C*(11)

 

 

 

008d

Crisis Diversion Facility

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C(15)

C(15)

 

 

 

 

008e

Crisis Diversion Interim Facility

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C(15)

C(15)

 

 

 

 

009

Overnight Shelter

 

 

 

C*(11)

C*(11)

C*(11)

 

 

 

010

Convalescent Center/

Nursing Home

 

 

P*

P

P*

P*

 

P*

 

 

 

011

Mobile Home Park

P

C(4)

C(4)

C*(4)

 

 

 

 

013

College Dormitory

C

P*

P*

P*

P*

P*(6)

 

 

ACCESSORY USES

 

 

 

 

018

Home Occupation

P

P

P(6)

P*(6)

 

 

P*(6)

P*(6)

019

Shed/Garage

P(5)

P(5)

P*(5)

 

 

 

P

* See Chapters 15.13 and 15.35 SMC for additional development standards.

(1)    Accessory dwelling units permitted. See Chapter 15.37 SMC for standards.

(2)    Standards for Bed and Breakfast:

a.    Number of guests limited to six (6), with no more than three (3) bedrooms;

b.    Parking area for three (3) nonresident vehicles, and screened;

c.    Proof of King County Health Department approval;

d.    Breakfast is only meal served for paying guest.

(3)    Standards for Community Residential Facilities I:

a.    No more than five (5) nonsupport people, unless as modified pursuant to requirement (3)(e)**;

b.    No more than two (2) support people**;

c.    Any parking spaces in excess of two shall be screened and not visible from public streets;

d.    In UL zone, house shall be a single-family structure compatible with the surrounding area; in UM zone, house shall maintain residential character;

e.    Reasonable accommodation shall be made for persons with disabilities as required by State and Federal law. See SMC 15.12.018 for accommodation procedure.

** (a) and (b) do not apply to State-licensed adult family homes and foster family homes.

(4)    A park outside established or proposed mobile home park zone is permitted after approval through the CUP process.

(5)    Limited to one thousand (1,000) gsf and a twenty (20) foot height limit (highest point), except as allowed under SMC 15.13.105(B).

(6)    See Chapter 15.17 SMC for standards and limitations.

(7)    Efficiency unit permitted within primary dwelling, not exceeding twenty-five percent (25%) of gross square feet of dwelling.

(8)    Ground floor uses must be retail, service, or commercial uses as described in SMC 15.13.107.

(9)    See Chapter 15.26 SMC for additional development standards.

(10)    For new development and redevelopment residential projects that are located in the UH-UCR zone, at least fifty percent (50%) of the building’s ground floor shall be a retail, service, or commercial use as described in SMC 15.13.107.

(11)    As part of the CUP process a threshold determination will be made as to whether an essential public facility (EPF) siting process is needed. See SMC 15.22.035. These requirements shall not be construed to limit the appropriate use of schools and other facilities for emergency shelters in disaster situations.

(12)    Permitted only as part of a mixed use development, as described in SMC 15.35.620, and arranged on site as described in SMC 15.35.610.

(13)    Small lot single-family development allowed subject to design standards in SMC 15.19.760.

(14)    Must have adequate on-site and program management, and satisfactory written policies and procedures, including those describing tenant selection, assistance, denial or termination, and housing safety standards. Screening must not allow as residents persons who have been classified as Class III sexual offenders.

(15)    Subject to a conditional use permit (CUP) and essential public facility (EPF) siting process.

(Ord. 10-1017 § 3; Ord. 08-1041 § 6; Ord. 05-1014 § 1; Ord. 04-1023 § 2; Ord. 01-1001 § 3; Ord. 00-1033 § 2; Ord. 99-1050 § 5; Ord. 99-1005 § 4; Ord. 98-1017 § 1; Ord. 97-1008 § 5; Ord. 95-1016 § 11; Ord. 94-1006 § 10; Ord. 92-1041 § 1)

15.12.030 Recreational/Cultural Uses

ZONES:    UH – Urban High Density O/CM – Office/Commercial Medium

P – Park    NB – Neighborhood Business BP – Business Park

MHP – Mobile Home Park    CB – Community Business O/C/MU – Office/Commercial/Mixed Use

UL – Urban Low Density    ABC – Aviation Business Center T – Townhouse

UM – Urban Medium Density    I – Industrial/Manufacturing

P – Permitted Use; C – Conditional Use Permit; SDO – Special District Overlay Rules

USE #

LAND USE

ZONES

P

MHP

UL

UM

UH

NB

CB

ABC

I

O/CM

BP

O/C/MU

T

 

RECREATIONAL/CULTURAL USES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

022

Community Center

P

 

 

C

C*

P

P*

P*(2)

 

P*

 

P*

 

023

Golf Course

P

 

C

 

 

 

C*

 

 

 

P*

 

 

024

Theater

P(2)

 

 

 

 

P

P*

P*(2)

P

P*

C*

 

 

025

Drive-In Theater

 

 

 

 

 

 

P*

 

 

 

 

 

 

026

Stadium/Arena

C

 

 

 

 

 

C*

 

C

C*

P*

 

 

027

Amusement Park

C(1)

 

 

 

 

 

C*

 

 

C*

C*

 

 

028

Library

 

 

P

P

C*

P

P*

P*

 

P*

C*

P*

C*

029

Museum

 

 

 

C

C*

P

P*

P*

 

P*

C*

 

 

030

Conference/
Convention Center

 

 

 

 

 

P

P*

P*

P

P*

C*(2)

 

 

031

Cemetery

C

 

 

C

C*

C

P*

P*

 

 

 

 

 

032

Private/Public Stable

P

 

SDO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

033

Park

P

P

P

P

P*

P

P*

P*

P

P*

P*

P*

P*

034

Religious Use Facility

C/P

(5, 6)

 

C/P

(5, 6)

C/P

(5, 6)

P*

P

P*

P*

 

P*

P*(2)

P*

C*

035

Religious Use Facility, Accessory

C/P

(5, 6)

 

C(2,3)

C(2,3)

C*(3)

P(3)

P*(3)

P*(3)

 

P*(3)

 

P*

C*(2)

036

Recreational Center

P

 

P (4)

P*(4)

P*(4)

C

P*

P*(2)

P

P*

P*(1)

P*

 

036.5

Health Club

 

 

 

 

C*(2)

P

P*

P*

P(2)

P*

P*

P*

 

037

Arcade (Games/Food)

P

 

 

 

P*(2)

P

P*(2)

P*(2)

 

P*(2)

P*(2)

P*(2)

 

038

Sports Club

 

 

C/P

(5, 6)

 

 

C

P

P

P

 

 

 

 

039

Nonprofit Organization

C/P

(5, 6)

 

C/P

(5, 6)

C/P

(5, 6)

P

P

P

P

 

P

 

P

 

* See Chapters 15.13 and 15.35 SMC for additional development standards.

(1)    Site must be adjacent to an improved arterial.

(2)    Accessory to primary use not to exceed twenty percent (20%) of total building square footage.

(3)    May include an overnight shelter, not to exceed twenty percent (20%) of total building square footage, providing an operating plan is approved ensuring there are no significant traffic or noise impacts to neighbors, and that health and safety standards are met.

(4)    The hours to conduct outdoor activities may be limited dependent on their location relative to adjacent residential properties. Such activities may be limited due to potential noise impacts, activities between the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., or lighting that cannot be screened that would cast glare on adjacent residences.

(5)    Allowed as a minor CUP subject to criteria under SMC 15.22.030(E).

(6)    Allowed as a permitted use subject to the criteria in SMC 15.12.100.

(Ord. 08-1041 § 7; Ord. 08-1001 § 1; Ord. 05-1005 § 1; Ord. 04-1010 § 1; Ord. 02-1043 § 1; Ord. 00-1033 § 3; Ord. 99-1050 § 5; Ord. 99-1005 § 5; Ord. 95-1016 § 12; Ord. 93-1014 § 6; Ord. 92-1041 § 1)

15.12.040 General, Educational, Health Services Uses

ZONES:    UH – Urban High Density O/CM – Office/Commercial Medium

P – Park    NB – Neighborhood Business BP – Business Park

MHP – Mobile Home Park    CB – Community Business O/C/MU – Office/Commercial/Mixed Use

UL – Urban Low Density    ABC – Aviation Business Center T – Townhouse

UM – Urban Medium Density    I – Industrial/Manufacturing

P – Permitted Use; C – Conditional Use Permit

USE #

LAND USE

ZONES

P

MHP

UL

UM

UH

NB

CB

ABC

I

O/CM

BP

O/C/MU

T

 

GENERAL USES

 

 

 

 

041

Wireless
Communications Facility (**)

C/P

(6)

C/P

(6)

C/P

(6)

C/P(6)

C/P*(6)

C/P(6)

C/P*(6)

C/P*(6)

C/P(6)

C/P*(6)

C/P*(6)

C/P*

(6)

C/P*(6)

042

Communications Facility (**)

Mr.-P

Mjr.-C

Mr.-P

Mjr.-C

Mr.-P

Mjr.-C*

Mr.-P

Mjr.-C

Mr.-P

Mjr.-P*

Mr.-P

Mjr.-P*

Mr.-P

Mjr.-P

Mr.-P

Mjr.-P*

Mr.-P

Mjr.-P*

Mr.-P

Mjr.-C*

Mr.-P

Mjr.-C*

043

Dry Cleaner

P*(1,2)

P

P*

P*(1)

P*(2)

P*(2)

P*(2)

 

046

Funeral Home/
Crematory

C

P

P*

P*(1)

P

P*(2)

 

 

 

047

Veterinary Clinic

P

P*

P*(1)

P

P*(2)

 

C*

 

048

Kennel

P

P*

P

 

 

 

 

049

Day Care I

P(3,5)

P(3,5)

P(3,5)

P*(3,5)

P(3,5)

P*(1,3,5)

P*(2,3,5)

P*(3,5)

P*(2, 3,5)

P*(3, 5)

050

Day Care II

C(3)

C(3,9)

P(3)

P*(3)

P(3)

P*(3)

P*(3)

P*(2, 3)

 

P*(2, 3)

 

051

General Repair

P

P*

P*(1)

P

P*(2)

 

 

 

 

EDUCATIONAL USES

 

 

 

 

055

Elementary – Jr. High

C

C

C*

C*

 

 

 

 

 

056

High School

C

C

C*

P

C*

C*

 

 

 

 

057

Vocational School

C

P*

C*

C

P*(2)

C*

P*(2)

 

058

Specialized Instruction School

C/P  (4,9,10)

C/P (4,9, 10)

C/P* (4,9,10)

P

P*

P*

P

P*(2)

C*

P*(2)

 

059

College/University

 

 

C

C

C*

 

P*

P*

 

P*

C*

P*(2)

 

 

HEALTH SERVICES USES

 

 

 

 

 

062

Office/Outpatient Clinic

 

P*

P

P*

P*

P

P*

P*

P*

 

064

Hospital

P

P*

P*

C*

P*

 

 

065

Medical/Dental Lab

C*

P

P*

P*

P

P*

P*

P*

 

066

Miscellaneous Health

P

P*

P*

 

C*

C*

C*

 

067

Opiate Substitution Treatment Facility

 

 

 

 

 

 

C(8)

C(8)

C(8)

 

C(8)

 

 

* See Chapters 15.13 and 15.32 SMC for additional development standards.

(**) See Chapter 15.31A SMC for additional development standards.

(1)    Accessory to primary use not to exceed twenty percent (20%) of primary square footage.

(2)    Permitted as a part of a mixed use development.

(3)    Day Care I: DSHS license required.

    Day Care II: DSHS license required/SEPA review required.

(4)    Limited to three (3) students per day, except as allowed within a school facility or religious youth facility subject to a conditional use permit.

(5)    Except as provided pursuant to SMC 15.10.166 for family day care.

(6)    See the use charts in SMC 15.31A.031(B) and (C) for specifics.

(7)    Repealed by Ord. 04-1030.

(8)    Subject to the CUP-EPF siting process (SMC 15.22.035).

(9)    Allowed as a minor CUP subject to criteria under SMC 15.22.030(E).

(10)    Allowed as a permitted use subject to the criteria in SMC 15.12.100.

(Ord. 08-1041 § 8; Ord. 08-1001 § 2; Ord. 07-1002 § 1; Ord. 06-1008 § 1; Ord. 05-1014 § 2; Ord. 04-1030 § 4; Ord. 04-1010 § 2; Ord. 03-1017 § 3; Ord. 00-1033 § 4; Ord. 99-1050 § 5; Ord. 97-1013 § 19; Ord. 95-1016 § 13; Ord. 94-1030 § 2; Ord. 94-1006 § 11; Ord. 92-1041 § 1)

15.12.050 Government/Office, Business Uses

ZONES:    UH – Urban High Density O/CM – Office/Commercial Medium

P – Park    NB – Neighborhood Business BP – Business Park

MHP – Mobile Home Park    CB – Community Business O/C/MU – Office/Commercial/Mixed Use

UL – Urban Low Density    ABC – Aviation Business Center T – Townhouse

UM – Urban Medium Density    I – Industrial/Manufacturing

P – Permitted Use; C – Conditional Use Permit

USE #

LAND USE

ZONES

P

MHP

UL

UM

UH

NB

CB

ABC

I

O/CM

BP

O/C/MU

T

 

GOVERNMENT/OFFICE USES

 

 

 

 

 

071

Social Service Office

C*

P

P*

P*

P

P*

C*(1)

P*

 

072

Public Agency Office

P*

P

P*

P*

P

P*

C*(1)

P*

 

073

Public Agency Yard

C(2)

P(4)

P*

C*

P

C*

C*

C*

 

074

Public Archives

C(3)

C

P*

P*

P

P*

C*

P*

 

075

Court

P*

P*

P

P*

C*(1)

P*

 

076

Police Facility

P

C

P

P*

P

P*

P*

P

P*

P*

P*

 

077

Fire Facility

P

C

P

P*

P

P*

P*

P

P*

P*

P*

 

079

Helipad/Airport and Facilities

 

 

P

 

 

 

 

080

Utility Use

C

C

C*

C

C*

P*

P

C*

C*

C*

 

081

Utility Substation

C

C

C*

C

P*

P*

P

C*

C*

C*

 

082

Financial Institution

P

P*

P*

P

P*

C*(1)

P*

 

083

City Hall

 

 

P

C*

C*

 

P*

P*

 

P*

C*

P*

 

083.5

Secure Community
Transition Facility

 

 

 

 

 

 

C*(5)

C*(5)

C(5)

C*(5)

C*(5)

 

 

 

BUSINESS SERVICES USES

 

 

 

 

 

084

Landscaping Business

 

 

 

 

 

 

P*

P*

P

 

P*

 

 

085

Butterfly/Moth Breeding

 

 

 

 

 

P

P*

P*

P

 

 

 

 

086

Construction/Trade

C*

P*(1)

P

C*

 

 

 

087

Truck Terminal

C*

P*(1)

P

C*

 

 

 

088

Airport Support Facility

P*

 

 

 

 

 

089

Warehouse/Storage

C

C*

P*

P

C*

P*

 

 

090

Professional Office

P*

P

P*

P*

P

P*

P*(1)

P*

 

091

Heavy Equipment Rental

C*

P

 

 

 

 

092

Misc. Equipment Rental Facility

C

P*

 

P

P*(1)

 

 

 

093

Auto Rental/Sales

P*

P*(1)

P

C*(1)

 

 

 

094

Public/Private Parking

C

P*

P*

P

C*(1)

 

 

 

095

Large Vehicle Repair

 

P

 

 

 

 

096

Heavy Equipment Repair

 

P

 

 

 

 

097

R and D/Testing

C

C*

P*

P

C*

P*

 

 

098

Commercial/Industrial Accessory Uses

P

P*

P*

P

C*

 

 

 

* See Chapters 15.13 and 15.35 SMC for additional development standards.

(1)    Accessory to primary use not to exceed twenty percent (20%) of primary use.

(2)    A public agency yard located on property within the park zone may be used as a combined maintenance facility for park and nonpark purposes; provided, that the facility shall be no more expansive than that which is reasonably expected to be needed for park maintenance when park facilities are fully developed.

(3)    A public archives facility located on property within the park zone is limited to existing structures.

(4)    Applies only to City of SeaTac Public Works Maintenance Facility located at the Glacier High School site, on an interim basis. The City of SeaTac shall be allowed to expand the maintenance facility at that site to the extent authorized by the City Council; until such time as a replacement facility at another site is operational.

(5)    Secure community transition facilities are subject to the CUP-EPF siting process (SMC 15.22.035).

(Ord. 09-1009 § 2; Ord. 08-1010 § 3; Ord. 02-1043 § 2; Ord. 02-1029 § 3; Ord. 00-1033 § 5; Ord. 99-1050 § 5; Ord. 98-1025 § 1; Ord. 97-1011 § 5; Ord. 95-1016 § 14; Ord. 94-1010 § 1; Ord. 93-1036 § 2; Ord. 93-1014 § 7; Ord. 92-1041 § 1)

15.12.060 Retail/Commercial Uses

ZONES:    UH – Urban High Density O/CM – Office/Commercial Medium

P – Park    NB – Neighborhood Business BP – Business Park

MHP – Mobile Home Park    CB – Community Business O/C/MU – Office/Commercial/Mixed Use

UL – Urban Low Density    ABC – Aviation Business Center T – Townhouse

UM – Urban Medium Density    I – Industrial/Manufacturing

P – Permitted Use; C – Conditional Use Permit

USE #

LAND USE

ZONES

P

MHP

UL

UM

UH

NB

CB

ABC

I

O/CM

BP

O/C/MU

T

 

RETAIL/COMMERCIAL USES

 

 

 

 

 

101

Hotel/Motel and
Associated Uses

 

C*

P

P*

P*

 

P*

C*

C*

 

102

Forest Products

P(3)

P*(3)

C(1)

P*(6)

 

 

 

103

Hardware/Garden Material

P

P*

 

P*(6)

 

P*(9)

 

104

Department/Variety Store

P

P*

P*(2)

 

P*(6)

 

P*(9)

 

105

Food Store

P*(8)

P

P*

P*(2)

P*(6)

 

P*(9)

 

106

Agricultural Crop Sales (Farm Only)

P (12)

P

P*

P

P

 

 

 

 

106.1

Produce Stand

 

 

 

 

 

P

P*

P*

P

C

C

 

 

107

Auto/Boat Dealer

P*

P

C*(6)

 

 

 

108

Auto Supply Store

P

P*

P

C*(6)

 

C*(9)

 

109

Gasoline/Service Station

P

P*

 

P

 

 

 

 

109.1

Mobile Refueling Operation

P(10)

P(10)

P(10)

P(10)

P(10)

P(10)

P(11)

P(11)

P(11)

P(10)

P(11)

P(10)

P(10)

109.2

Auto Repair

 

 

 

 

 

C

P

 

P

 

 

 

 

109.3

Automotive Service Center

 

 

 

 

 

P

P

P (13)

P

 

 

 

 

110

Apparel/Accessory Store

P*

P*(2)

 

P*

 

P(9)

 

111

Furniture Store

P*

P*

 

P(9)

 

112

Fast Food/Restaurant

C*(2,4)

P (4)

P*

P*

P

P*(6)

P*(2)

P*(4,9)

 

112.1

Retail Food Shop

 

 

 

 

P*(8)

P

P*

P*

 

P*

P*(2)

P*(9)

 

112.2

Tavern

 

 

 

 

 

P(8)

P*

 

 

P*

 

C*

 

113

Drug Store

P

P*

P*

P*(6)

P*(2)

P*(9)

 

114

Liquor Store

P*

P*

 

C*

 

115

Antique/Secondhand Store

P

P*

 

 

P*(6)

 

P*(9)

 

116

Sporting Goods and Related Stores

P*

P*(2)

 

P*(6)

 

P*(9)

 

117

Media Material

P*(7)

P

P*

P*(2)

P*

 

P*(9)

 

118

Jewelry Store

P

P*

P*(2)

P*(6)

 

P*(9)

 

119

Hobby/Toy Store

P

P*

P*(2)

P*(6)

 

P*(9)

 

120

Photographic and
Electronic Store

P

P*

P*(2)

 

P*(6)

 

P*(9)

 

121

Fabric Store

P*

P*(2)

P*(6)

 

P*(9)

 

122

Florist Shop

P*(7)

P

P*

P*(2)

P*(6)

 

P*(9)

 

123

Pet Store

P*

P*(2)

P*(6)

 

P*(9)

 

124

Wholesale/Bulk Store

C*

C*

P

C*(6)

 

P*(9)

 

125

Beauty Salon

 

 

 

 

C*(8)

P

P*

P*

 

C*(6)

 

P*(9)

 

125.1

Laundromat

 

 

 

P*(7)

P

P*

P*

 

P*

 

P*(9)

 

 

125.2

Espresso Stand

 

 

 

 

P*(2)

P

P*

P*

P

P*

P*

P*(9)

 

125.3

Comm. Marine Supply

 

 

 

 

 

C

P*

 

P

 

P*

 

 

126

Other Retail Uses

 

 

 

 

 

C

P*

C*

 

P*

 

C

 

127

Adult Entertainment

 

 

 

 

 

 

C*(5)

C*(5)

C(5)

 

 

 

 

128

Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

P(15)

P(15)

P(15)

P(15)

P(14)

P

P

P

P

P

P(2)

P(2)

P(15)

* See Chapters 15.13 and 15.35 SMC for additional development standards.

(1)    Forest product related businesses shall provide the following:

a.    Minimum of ten (10) acres;

b.    Access to major arterial; and

c.    Minimum thirty (30) foot buffers around the perimeter of property (Type II landscaping).

(2)    Accessory to primary use not to exceed twenty percent (20%) of primary use.

(3)    Temporary forest product sales related to holidays. Merchandise limited to Christmas trees, wreaths, herbs and associated decorations.

(4)    No fast food restaurants or drive-through facilities allowed.

(5)    See SMC 15.29.010.

(6)    Permitted as part of a mixed use development.

(7)    Small, resident-oriented uses only, as part of a residential mixed use project.

(8)    Small, resident-oriented uses only.

(9)    Permitted as part of a mixed use development, as described in SMC 15.35.610.

(10)    Permitted only to refuel heavy equipment at a construction site, subject to the criteria under SMC 15.13.103.

(11)    Subject to the criteria under SMC 15.13.102.

(12)    No permanent retail sales structures permitted. Retail sales allowed on a seasonal basis for no more than 90 days in a calendar year. Wholesale sales permitted year round only for products produced/grown on site.

(13)    Accessory to primary use not to exceed twenty percent (20%) of primary square footage.

(14)    Battery charging stations only, limited in use only to the tenants or customers of the development located on site.

(15)    Restricted electric vehicle charging stations only.

(Ord. 10-1024 § 1; Ord. 08-1041 § 9; Ord. 08-1023 § 1; Ord. 04-1010 § 3; Ord. 04-1004 § 1; Ord. 00-1033 § 6; Ord. 99-1050 § 5; Ord. 95-1016 § 15; Ord. 94-1048 § 3; Ord. 93-1036 § 11; Ord. 92-1041 § 1)

15.12.070 Manufacturing Uses

ZONES:    UH – Urban High Density O/CM – Office/Commercial Medium

P – Park    NB – Neighborhood Business BP – Business Park

MHP – Mobile Home Park    CB – Community Business O/C/MU – Office/Commercial/Mixed Use

UL – Urban Low Density    ABC – Aviation Business Center T – Townhouse

UM – Urban Medium Density    I – Industrial/Manufacturing

P – Permitted Use; C – Conditional Use Permit

USE #

LAND USE

ZONES

P

MHP

UL

UM

UH

NB

CB

ABC

I

O/CM

BP

O/C/MU

T

 

MANUFACTURING USES

130

Food Processing

P

P*

P

C*

C*

 

 

131

Winery/Brewery

P*

P*(1)

P

P*(1)

C*

C*(1)

 

132

Textile Mill

C*

P

 

 

 

 

133

Apparel/Textile Products

C*

 

P

 

 

 

 

134

Wood Products

C(2)

P

 

C*

 

 

135

Furniture/Fixtures

P

 

P*

 

 

136

Paper Products

P

 

 

 

 

137

Printing/Publishing

P*

C*

P

 

C*

 

 

138

Chemical/Petroleum Products

 

P

 

 

 

 

138.5

Biomedical Product Facility

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

P*

P

 

P*

 

 

139

Rubber/Plastic/Leather/
Mineral Products

 

 

 

 

P

 

 

 

 

140

Primary Metal Industry

 

 

P

 

 

 

 

141

Fabricated Metal Products

 

 

P

 

 

 

 

142

Commercial/Industrial
Machinery

 

 

 

P

 

 

 

 

143

Computer/Office Equipment

C*

P

 

P*

 

 

144

Electronic Assembly

C*

P

 

P*

 

 

145

Aerospace Equipment

C

 

P*

 

 

146

Misc. Light Manufacturing

 

P

 

P*

 

 

147

Tire Retreading

 

P

 

 

 

 

148

Recycling Products

 

C

 

 

 

 

149

Towing Operation

 

C

 

 

 

 

150

Auto Wrecking

 

C

 

 

 

 

151

Self-Service Storage

 

P*

C*

P

 

P*

 

 

152

Off-Site Hazardous Waste
Treatment and Storage Facilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C

 

 

 

 

153

Batch Plants

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C

 

 

 

 

* See Chapters 15.13 and 15.35 SMC for additional development standards.

(1)    Microbrewery with retail section.

(2)    With a minimum lot size of five (5) acres.

(Ord. 00-1033 § 7; Ord. 99-1050 § 5; Ord. 99-1003 § 1; Ord. 95-1016 § 16; Ord. 94-1039 § 2; Ord. 92-1041 § 1)

15.12.080 Hazardous Materials

A.    On-site hazardous waste treatment and storage activity generating hazardous waste is considered an accessory use to permitted uses within this land use chapter; provided, that such facilities meet the state siting criteria adopted pursuant to the requirements of RCW 70.105.210.

B.    Off-site hazardous waste treatment and storage may be permitted as a major conditional use in the industrial (I) zone district; provided, that such facilities meet the state siting criteria adopted pursuant to the requirements of RCW 70.105.210.

C.    For the purposes hereof the following terms and definitions shall apply:

1.    “Hazardous waste” means all dangerous and extremely hazardous waste as defined in RCW 70.105.010(15), except for moderate risk waste as set forth in RCW 70.105.010(17).

2.    “Hazardous waste generator” means any person or site whose act first causes a dangerous waste to become subject to regulation under the Dangerous Waste Regulations, Chapter 173-303 WAC.

3.    “Hazardous waste storage” means the holding of hazardous waste for a temporary period, as regulated by the State Dangerous Waste Regulations, Chapter 173-303 WAC.

4.    “Hazardous waste treatment” means the physical, chemical, or biological processing of hazardous waste for the purpose of rendering these wastes nondangerous or less dangerous, safer for transport, amenable for energy or material resource recovery, amenable for storage, or reduced in volume, as regulated by the State Dangerous Waste Regulations, Chapter 173-303 WAC.

5.    “Off-site hazardous waste treatment and storage” means hazardous waste treatment and storage facilities that treat and store waste from generators on properties other than those on which the off-site facility is located.

6.    “On-site hazardous waste treatment and storage” means hazardous waste treatment and storage facilities that treat and store wastes generated on the same property.

7.    “State siting criteria” means criteria for the siting of hazardous waste treatment and storage facilities adopted pursuant to the requirements of RCW 70.105.210. (Ord. 97-1011 § 6; Ord. 94-1039 § 1)

15.12.090 Free Trade Zones

(Ord. 95-1016 § 48)

15.12.100 Subsidiary Permitted Uses in Schools, Religious Use Facilities, and Park Facilities

A.    The following uses shall be deemed subsidiary uses and permitted outright in school or City-owned facilities within the residential zones and park zone subject to the criteria listed under subsection C of this section:

1.    Religious use facilities, with a congregation of forty (40) or less persons.

2.    Specialized instruction school with forty (40) or less students.

3.    A preschool, with an attendance of sixty (60) or less children.

4.    A sports club with a membership of forty (40) or less persons.

5.    Nonprofit organizations with a local membership of forty (40) or less members.

B.    The following uses shall be subsidiary and permitted outright in religious use facilities within the residential zones subject to the criteria listed under subsection C of this section:

1.    Specialized instruction school with thirty (30) or less students.

2.    A preschool, with an attendance of thirty (30) or less children.

3.    Nonprofit organizations with a local membership of thirty (30) or less members.

C.    Prior to approval of any uses allowed under subsections A and B of this section, such uses shall comply with the following criteria:

1.    The proposed use shall apply for a Type I site plan review permit. The City shall not charge a fee for this application.

2.    The operations of the subsidiary use shall not conflict with the operations of the primary use on the property.

3.    The subsidiary use shall not result in any additional off-street parking other than what is required for the primary use on the property.

4.    A lease agreement between the subsidiary use and the primary use shall be submitted to and approved by the Director of Community and Economic Development. The lease agreement shall stipulate that, if the subsidiary use expands to exceed the allowed number of persons for a permitted subsidiary use listed under subsections A and B of this section, the subsidiary use shall apply for a conditional use permit (CUP) as required under SMC 15.22.030.

5.    If two (2) or more subsidiary uses are proposed on school property, the total membership/congregation for the subsidiary uses shall not exceed eighty (80) persons, and shall meet the following criteria:

a.    The subsidiary uses shall operate during different hours of the day with at least one (1) hour separation in the hours of operation between each separate subsidiary use.

b.    A lease agreement between the subsidiary use and the primary use shall be submitted to and approved by the Director of Community and Economic Development. The lease agreement, at a minimum, shall stipulate the following:

i.    If more than one (1) subsidiary use is located on the property, its hours of operation shall conform to the requirement of subsection (C)(5)(a) of this section.

ii.    If two (2) or more subsidiary uses expand to exceed more than eighty (80) persons, then all subsidiary uses shall conform to the requirements for a conditional use permit (CUP) under SMC 15.22.030.

6.    If two (2) or more subsidiary uses are proposed in a religious use facility, the total membership/congregation for the subsidiary uses shall not exceed sixty (60) persons and shall meet the following criteria:

a.    The subsidiary uses operate during different hours of the day with at least one (1) hour separation in the hours of operation of each separate subsidiary use.

b.    A lease agreement between the subsidiary use and the primary use shall be submitted to and approved by the Director of Community and Economic Development. The lease agreement, at a minimum, shall stipulate the following:

i.    If more than one (1) subsidiary use is located on the property, its hours of operation shall conform to the requirement of subsection (C)(6)(a) of this section.

ii.    If two (2) or more subsidiary uses expand to exceed more than sixty (60) persons, then all subsidiary uses shall conform to the requirements for a conditional use permit (CUP) under SMC 15.22.030. (Ord. 11-1002 § 3; Ord. 08-1001 § 13)