An ordinance relating to land use and zoning; adopting temporary regulations previously in Ordinance 127309 for six months to exempt housing projects that meet Mandatory Housing Affordability requirements using on-site performance units from Design Review, and allowing permit applicants for all housing subject to Full Design Review the option of complying with Design Review pursuant to Administrative Design review; temporarily suspending mandatory, and allowing voluntary, design review of proposed development in Titles 23 and 25 of the Seattle Municipal Code, consistent with Chapter 333, Laws of 2023 and previously in Ordinance 127309; and amending Sections 23.41.002 and 23.41.004 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

CB 121243 · Ordinance (Ord) · Passed

Sponsors: Eddie Lin

Timeline

• Jun 11, 2026: sent for review (City Clerk)
• Jun 12, 2026: sent for review (Council President's Office)
• Jun 30, 2026: referred (City Council)
• Jul 1, 2026: discussed (Land Use and Sustainability Committee)
• Jul 30, 2026: pass (Land Use and Sustainability Committee)
• Aug 4, 2026: passed (City Council)
• Aug 6, 2026: submitted for Mayor's signature (City Clerk)
• Aug 6, 2026: Signed (Mayor)
• Aug 6, 2026: returned (Mayor)
• Aug 6, 2026: attested by City Clerk (City Clerk)