DRAFT ZONING CHANGES to implement Mandatory
Housing Affordability (MHA)
Solid zones have a typical increase in development capacity
Hatched zones have a larger increase in development capacity or change in zone type.
(M) MHA requirements apply for a typical increase in capacity
Higher MHA requirements apply for a larger increase in capacity
Highest MHA requirements apply for the largest increases in capacity
(M1)
(M2)
Residential Small Lot (RSL)
Commercial (C)
Neighborhood Commercial (NC)
Multifamily (LR/MR/HR)
Historic Preservation District
Major InstitutionsMHA applies only to non-institutional uses
Yesler Terrace Master Planned Community
zoning changes MHA requirements zone categories exempt areas urban villages
Existing boundary
Seattle 2035 10-minute walkshed
Proposed boundary
Aurora–Licton SpringsResidential Urban Village
FREM
ON
T A
VE
N
N 97TH ST
LIN
DEN
AV
E N
N 100TH ST
STO
NE
AV
E N
DA
YT
ON
AV
E N
N 84TH ST
N 107TH ST
PH
INN
EY A
VE
N
N 95TH ST
N 90TH ST
N 101ST ST
N 104TH ST
N 103RD ST
N 102ND ST
N 91ST ST
N 98TH ST
INT
ERLA
KE
AV
E N
MER
IDIA
N A
VE
N
ASH
WO
RT
H A
VE
N
BU
RK
E A
VE
N
N 86TH ST
N 87TH ST
N 88TH ST
N 89TH ST
N 96TH ST
EVA
NST
ON
AV
E N N 109TH ST
MID
VALE
AV
E N
N 105TH ST
NES
BIT
AV
E N
WA
LLIN
GFO
RD
AV
E N
WH
ITM
AN
AV
E N
N 110TH ST
NO
RT
H P
AR
K A
VE
N
INT
ERU
RB
AN
TR
AIL
N 112TH ST
INT
ERLA
KE
AV
E N
N 90TH ST
N 94TH ST
ASH
WO
RT
H A
VE
N
WO
OD
LAW
N A
VE
N
EVA
NST
ON
AV
E N
N 103RD ST
N 86TH ST
N 92ND ST
N 87TH ST
DEN
SMO
RE
AV
E N
N 92ND ST
STO
NE
AV
E N
N 95TH ST
ASH
WO
RT
H A
VE
N
PH
INN
EY A
VE
N
N 107TH ST
N 88TH ST
N 90TH ST
INT
ERLA
KE
AV
E N
N 89TH ST
BU
RK
E A
VE
N
MID
VALE
AV
E N
N 110TH ST
N 85TH ST
AU
RO
RA
AV
E N
N 105TH ST
N 90TH ST
MER
IDIA
N A
VE
N
N N
ORTHGATE W
AY
CO
LLEG
E W
AY
N
DA
YT
ON
AV
E N
WA
LLIN
GFO
RD
AV
E N
N 92ND ST
C2-65 | NC3-75 (M)
C1-
40 |
NC
3-55
(M1)
SF 5
000
| RSL
(M)
SF 5
000
| LR
1 (M
1)
C2-40 | NC2-55 (M)
SF 5
000
| RSL
(M)
SF 5
000
| RSL
(M)
SF 5
000
| LR
1 (M
1)
SF 5
000
| LR
2 (M
1)
SF 5
000
| LR
2 (M
1)
SF 5000 | RSL (M)
SF 5000 | LR2 (M1)
SF 5000 | LR1 (M1) SF 5000 | LR1 (M1)
SF 5
000
| LR
2 (M
1)
SF 5000 | LR2 RC (M1)
SF 5000 | LR2 (M1)
LR3 | LR3 (M)
LR3 | LR3 (M)
LR2 | LR2 (M)
LR2 | LR2 (M)
NC3P-40 | NC3P-55 (M)
LR2 | LR2 (M)
LR2 | LR2 (M)
LR3 | LR3 (M)
NC3-65 | NC3-75 (M)
LR3
| LR
3 (M
)
LR2 | LR2 (M)
LR3
| LR
3 (M
)
MR-85 | MR-85 (M)
LR2 | LR2 (M)
NC3-85 | NC3-95 (M)
LR3 | LR3 (M)
LR2 | LR2 (M)
NC3-85 | NC3-95 (M)
LR3 | LR3 (M)
NC3-40 | NC3-55 (M)
NC3-65 | NC3-75 (M)
MR | MR (M)
NC2-40 | NC2-55 (M)
NC1-30 | NC1-40 (M)
LR1
| LR
1 (M
)
NC
3-40
| N
C3-
55 (M
)
LR2
| LR
2 (M
)
NC3-40 | NC3-55 (M)
LR2
| LR
2 (M
)
LR3
| LR
3 (M
)
NC2P-40 | NC2P-55 (M)
C1-40 | C1-55 (M)
C1-
40 |
C1-
55 (M
)
MR-85 | MR-85 (M)
LR1
| LR
1 (M
)
NC
2-40
| N
C2-
55 (M
)
NC
3P-4
0 |
NC
3P-5
5 (M
)
NC
2P-4
0 |
NC
2P-5
5 (M
)
LR2 | LR2 RC (M)
LR2
| LR
2 (M
)
SF 5000 | LR2 (M1)
LR2
| LR
2 (M
)
SF 5
000
| RSL
(M)
SF 5
000
| LR
2 (M
1)
C1-
65 |
NC
3-75
(M)
C1-
40 |
NC
3-75
(M1)
LR3
| LR
3 (M
)
LR3 | LR3 (M)
NO
RT
HG
AT
E U
RB
AN
CE
NT
ER
GR
EE
NW
OO
D–P
HIN
NE
Y R
IDG
E U
RB
AN
VIL
LA
GE
LictonSprings
Park
NorthSeattleCollege
GreenwoodPark
Bishop BlanchetHigh School
Cascadia Elementary School and Robert Eagle Staff Middle School
Aurora–Licton SpringsMHA zoning changes
Principle 3b: Provide a transition between higher- and lower-scale zones. Principle 8a:
Neighborhood Commercial zoning supports local priorities for pedestrian-oriented urban design.
Principle 5a: More housing near neighborhood assets like parks and schools.
Principle 1b: Encourage small-scale, family-friendly housing, such as cottages, duplexes, and rowhouses.
Key facts Existing zoning
Single-family
Lowrise
NeighborhoodCommercial
Commercial
Draft zoning changes (acres)
This table shows the quantity of land, zone by zone, where draft zoning changes to implement MHA would occur. A more detailed analysis of how the draft MHA zoning changes could affect development in each urban village will accompany the full citywide draft next month.
DRAFT ZONING CHANGES to implement Mandatory
Housing Affordability (MHA) Aurora–Licton SpringsResidential Urban Village
Gross land acres 327
Net land acres (rights-of-way) removed 232
Population (2010) 6,179
Housing units (2015) 3,454
Renter / owner households 63% / 37%
Average household size 2.04
Jobs (2014) 2,218
Current zoning
Current zonng →SF 5000 LR1 LR2 LR3 NC-40 C-40 C-65 Total
Proposed zoning ↓
Dra
ft M
HA
zo
nin
g p
rop
osa
l
RSL 30.7 30.7
LR1 16.6 1.0 17.6
LR2 26.5 76.4 103.0
LR3 57.5 57.5
NC-55 17.6 21.0 38.7
NC-75 10.8 53.7 64.5
Total 73.8 1.0 76.4 57.5 17.6 31.8 53.7 311.9
Neighborhood Commercial 75 (NC-75) zoning along Aurora Ave N supports local goals for pedestrian-orient-ed urban design.
Residential Small Lot (RSL) and Lowrise (LR) zoning can provide a transition between higher- and lower-scale zones.
DRAFT ZONING CHANGES to implement Mandatory
Housing Affordability (MHA)
Solid zones have a typical increase in development capacity
Hatched zones have a larger increase in development capacity or change in zone type.
(M) MHA requirements apply for a typical increase in capacity
Higher MHA requirements apply for a larger increase in capacity
Highest MHA requirements apply for the largest increases in capacity
(M1)
(M2)
Residential Small Lot (RSL)
Commercial (C)
Neighborhood Commercial (NC)
Multifamily (LR/MR/HR)
Historic Preservation District
Major InstitutionsMHA applies only to non-institutional uses
Yesler Terrace Master Planned Community
zoning changes MHA requirements zone categories exempt areas urban villages
Existing boundary
Seattle 2035 10-minute walkshed
Proposed boundary
First Hill–Capitol HillUrban Center
12T
H A
VE
23R
D A
VE
BOREN
AVE
6TH AVE
S JACKSON ST
5TH AVE 14
TH
AV
E
BR
OA
DW
AY
15T
H A
VE
E
E UNION ST
4TH AVE
19T
H A
VE
E8TH
AVEE PINE ST
E MADISON ST
SENECA ST
JAMES ST
9TH AVE
MADISON ST
E ALOHA ST
E PIKE ST
E YESLER WAY
E CHERRY ST
EAST
LAK
E A
VE
E
PIKE STPINE ST
YESLER WAY
2ND
AVE
23R
D A
VE
E
E JEFFERSON ST
12T
H A
VE
E
OLIVE WAY
SPRING ST
7TH AVE
STEWART ST
19T
H A
VE
24T
H A
VE
E
FAIRVIE
W AVE N
BEL
LEV
UE
AV
E E
CHERRY ST
UNION ST
HOWELL ST
COLUMBIA ST
E DENNY WAY
REPUBLICAN ST
E JOHN ST
4TH
AV
E S
5TH
AV
E S
E GALER ST
VIRGIN
IA ST
UNIVERSITY ST
VALLEY ST
MERCER ST
11T
H A
VE
FAIR
VIE
W A
VE
N
9TH AVE
E JOHN ST
E ROY ST
LR3 | LR3 (M)
MR | MR (M)
HR | HR (M)
NC3P-65 | NC3P-75 (M)
HR | HR (M)
LR3 | LR3 (M)
LR1 | LR1 (M)
C2-40 | C2-55 (M)
LR3 | LR3 (M)
MR | MR (M)
MR | MR (M)
LR2 | LR2 (M)
NC3-65 | NC3-75 (M
)
NC3-160 | NC3-170 (M)
MR | MR (M)
LR3 | LR3 (M)
LR3 | (no MHA)
NC3-65 | NC3-75 (M)
NC2-65 | NC2-75 (M)
LR2 | LR2 (M)
NC2-40 | NC2-55 (M)
NC
3P-8
5 |
NC
3P-9
5 (M
)
NC
2P-4
0 | N
C2P
-55
(M)
NC3P-65 | NC3P-75 (M)
LR1
| LR
1 (M
)
C1-65 | C1-75 (M)
NC3P-65 | NC3P-75 (M)
MR | M
R (M)
LR3
| LR
3 (M
)
NC
3-40
| N
C3-
55 (M
)
LR2
| LR
2 (M
)
LR1 | LR1 (M)
NC3P-160 | NC3P-170 (M
)
C1-40 | C1-55 (M)
NC3-85 |
NC3-95 (M)
NC2P-65 | NC2P-75 (M)
NC2-40 | NC2-55 (M)
MR | MR (M)
LR3 | LR3 (M)
LR3
| LR
3 (M
)
NC3P-40 | NC3P-55 (M)
NC3P-160 | NC3P-170 (M
)
NC3-65 | NC3-75 (M)
C2-65 | C2-75 (M)
HR-PUD |
HR-PUD (M)
NC3-65 |
NC3-75 (M)
LR1 | LR1 (M)
NC
2P-4
0 | N
C2P
-55
(M)
NC1-40 | NC1-55 (M)
NC
3-65
| N
C3-
75 (M
)
NC3P-40 | NC3P-55 (M)
NC3-65 | NC3-75 (M)
LR3
PUD
| LR
3 PU
D (M
)
NC2-65 | NC2-75 (M)
LR1
| LR
1 (M
)
NC1-30 | NC1-40 (M)
NC1-40 | NC1-55 (M)
MR
-RC
| M
R-R
C (M
)
LR1
| (no
MH
A)
LR3
| (no
MH
A)
NC
3-85
| N
C3-
95 (M
)
LR3 | (no MHA)
NC1-40 | NC1-55 (M)
NC1-30 | NC1-40 (M)
NC
3P-4
0 (n
o M
HA
)
NC3P-65 | NC3P-75 (M)
NC1-30 | NC1-40 (M)
NC3-160 |
NC3-170 (M)
LR1 | LR1 (M)
LR3 | (no MHA)
LR3 RC | LR3 RC (M)
NC3-65 | NC3-75 (M)
NC2-40 | NC2-55 (M)
LR2 | (no MHA)
NC
3-65
| N
C3-
75 (M
)
LR3 | MR (M1)
NC
3P-4
0 | N
C3P
-75
(M1)
NC
3-40
| N
C3-
75 (M
1)
NC
3-40
| N
C3-
75 (M
1)
NC
3P-4
0 |
NC
3P-7
5 (M
1)
NC3-40 | NC3-75 (M1)
MR
-RC
| M
R-R
C (M
)
LR3 | LR3 (M)
LR3
| LR
3 (M
)
NC
3-65
| N
C3-
75 (M
)N
C3-
65 |
NC
3-75
(M)
NC
3-65
| N
C3-
75 (M
)
NC3-65 | NC3-75 (M)
LR1
| LR
1 (M
)
EA
ST
LA
KE
UR
BA
N V
ILL
AG
E
Yesler TerraceMaster Planned
Community
Major Institution Overlay
VolunteerPark
PIONEER SQUAREPRESERVATION
DISTRICT
HARVARD-BELMONTLANDMARK DISTRICT
South Lake Union Urban
Center
DowntownUrbanCenter
INTERNATIONALDISTRICT
SPECIAL REVIEWDISTRICT
Madison–MillerUrban Village
23rd & Union–Jackson Urban
Village
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First Hill–Capitol HillMHA zoning changes
Principle 5a: More housing options near transit.
Principle 4a: In designated historic districts, do not make zoning changes.
Under current rules for this hatched NC-40 area, the height limit is 65 feet if residential uses occur above 40 feet (SMC 23.47A.012).
Key facts Existing zoning
Draft zoning changes (acres)
This table shows the quantity of land, zone by zone, where draft zoning changes to implement MHA would occur. A more detailed analysis of how the draft MHA zoning changes could affect development in each urban village will accompany the full citywide draft next month.
Gross land acres 916
Net land acres (rights-of-way) removed 570
Population (2010) 35,892
Housing units (2015) 29,619
Renter / owner households 82% / 18%
Average household size 1.45
Jobs (2014) 39,047
DRAFT ZONING CHANGES to implement Mandatory
Housing Affordability (MHA) First Hill–Capitol HillUrban Center
Highrise
Lowrise
Midrise
Gross land acres 916
Net land acres (rights-of-way) removed 570
Population (2010) 35,892
Housing units (2015) 29,619
Renter / owner households 82% / 18%
Average household size 1.45
Jobs (2014) 39,047
Current zoning
Current zonng →LR2 LR3 MR HR NC-30 NC-40 NC-65 NC-85 NC-160 C-65 Total
Proposed zoning ↓
Dra
ft M
HA
zo
nin
g p
rop
osa
l
LR2 5.5 5.5
LR3 194.5 194.5
MR 30.6 138.6 169.2
HR 95.1 95.1
NC-40 0.5 0.5
NC-55 30.4 30.4
NC-75 34.2 144.4 178.6
NC-95 16.6 16.6
NC-170 23.4 23.4
C-75 1.7 1.7
Total 5.5 225.1 138.6 95.1 0.5 64.5 144.4 16.6 23.4 1.7 715.5
NeighborhoodCommercial
Creating Midrise (MR) zoning within a short walking distance of the light rail station allows more housing choices near rapid transit.
Along Broadway E, the height limit is 65 feet if residential uses occur above 40 feet. The draft proposal shows NC-75 zoning in this area.
DRAFT ZONING CHANGES to implement Mandatory
Housing Affordability (MHA)
Solid zones have a typical increase in development capacity
Hatched zones have a larger increase in development capacity or change in zone type.
(M) MHA requirements apply for a typical increase in capacity
Higher MHA requirements apply for a larger increase in capacity
Highest MHA requirements apply for the largest increases in capacity
(M1)
(M2)
Residential Small Lot (RSL)
Commercial (C)
Neighborhood Commercial (NC)
Multifamily (LR/MR/HR)
Historic Preservation District
Major InstitutionsMHA applies only to non-institutional uses
Yesler Terrace Master Planned Community
zoning changes MHA requirements zone categories exempt areas urban villages
Existing boundary
Seattle 2035 10-minute walkshed
Proposed boundary
Residential Urban VillageCrown Hill
15T
H A
VE
NW
NW 85TH ST
NW 80TH ST
8TH
AV
E N
W
HOLMAN RD NW
NW 96TH ST
9TH
AV
E N
W
12T
H A
VE
NW
14T
H A
VE
NW
MA
RY
AV
E N
W
21ST
AV
E N
W
NW 75TH ST
NW 77TH ST
13T
H A
VE
NW
DIB
BLE
AV
E N
WNW 83RD ST
17T
H A
VE
NW
16T
H A
VE
NW
19T
H A
VE
NW
18T
H A
VE
NW
11T
H A
VE
NW
10T
H A
VE
NW
NW 90TH ST
22N
D A
VE
NW
NW 92ND ST
NW 87TH ST
23R
D A
VE
NW
NW 97TH ST
NW 96TH ST
NW 98TH ST
NW 93RD ST
20T
H A
VE
NW
NW 86TH ST
NW 88TH ST
NW 94TH ST
18T
H A
VE
NW
11T
H A
VE
NW
19T
H A
VE
NW
14T
H A
VE
NW
13T
H A
VE
NW
22N
D A
VE
NW
NW 92ND ST
NW 87TH ST
NW 97TH ST
NW 83RD ST
20T
H A
VE
NW
17T
H A
VE
NW
NW 90TH ST
NW 92ND ST
NW 95TH ST
NW 89TH STM
AR
Y A
VE
NW
WhitmanMiddleSchool
Soundview Playfield
CrownHill
Park
Crown HillCemetery
Loyal HeightsPlayfield
15T
H A
VE
NW
LR3 | LR3 (M)
LR2 | LR2 (M)
LR2 | LR2 (M)
LR2 | LR2 (M)
LR2 | LR2 (M)
LR2 RC | LR3 (M)
LR2 | LR2 (M)
NC1-40 | NC1-55 (M)
LR3 RC | LR3 RC (M)
LR1 | LR1 (M)
LR1 | LR1 (M)
LR1 | LR1 (M)
NC
2-40
| N
C2-
55 (M
)
LR2
| LR
2 (M
)
NC
2-40
| N
C2P
-55
(M)
NC
2P-4
0 | N
C2P
-55
(M)
LR2 RC | LR3 (M)
NC2P-40 | NC2P-55 (M)
LR1
| LR
1 (M
)
NC2-40 | NC2-55 (M)
LR2 RC | LR2 RC (M)
SF 5000 | RSL (M)
SF 5000 | RSL (M)
C1-40 | NC2P-75 (M1)
SF 5000 | RSL (M)
SF 5000 | RSL (M)
NC
3P-4
0 | N
C3P
-75
(M1)
SF 5000 | RSL (M)
SF 5000 | LR1 (M1)
SF 5000 | LR1 (M1)
SF 5
000
| LR
2 (M
1)
SF 5
000
| LR
2 (M
1)SF
500
0 | L
R2
(M1)
SF 5000 | RSL (M)
SF 5
000
| LR
1 (M
1)
SF 5
000
| LR
1 (M
1)
SF 5000 | RSL (M)
SF 5
000
| NC
2-55
(M2)
SF 5
000
| LR
1 (M
1)SF
500
0 | N
C2-
55 (M
2)SF
500
0 | N
C3-
75 (M
2)SF
500
0 | N
C3P
-75
(M2)
LR3
| NC
3P-7
5 (M
1)SF
500
0 | N
C3P
-75
(M2)
NC2-40 | NC2P-75 (M1)
LR2
RC
| N
C2-
55 (M
1)
NC2P-40 | NC2P-75 (M1)
C1-30 | NC3P-75
(M1)
SF 5000 | NC2P-75 (M2)
SF 5000 | LR2 (M1)
Crown HillMHA zoning changes
Principle 8a: NC zoning and additional height creates an opportunity for a mixed-use “heart” for the neighborhood.
Principle 6c: Development in expansion areas should be compatible in scale with existing neighborhood context.
Principle 6a: Implement urban village expansions using 10-minute walksheds from frequent transit.
Principle 6b: Local input suggests not expanding the urban village further west, where fewer services and amenities exist.
Principle 3a: Zone full blocks instead of partial blocks to soften transitions.
Principle 1b: Encourage small-scale, family-friendly housing, such as cottages, duplexes, and rowhouses.
Key facts Existing zoning
Single-family
Lowrise
NeighborhoodCommercial
Commercial
Draft zoning changes (acres)
This table shows the quantity of land, zone by zone, where draft zoning changes to implement MHA would occur. A more detailed analysis of how the draft MHA zoning changes could affect development in each urban village will accompany the full citywide draft next month.
DRAFT ZONING CHANGES to implement Mandatory
Housing Affordability (MHA) Residential Urban Village
Gross land acres 173
Net land acres (rights-of-way) removed 123
Population (2010) 2,459
Housing units (2015) 1,307
Renter / owner households 45% / 55%
Average household size 2.13
Jobs (2014) 1,006
Crown Hill
Current zoning
Current zonng →SF 5000 LR1 LR2 LR3 NC-40 C-30 C-40 Total
Proposed zoning ↓
Dra
ft M
HA
zo
nin
g p
rop
osa
l
RSL 149.1 149.1
LR1 21.1 3.1 24.2
LR2 14.7 18.1 32.8
LR3 3.6 2.8 6.3
NC-55 4.5 1.2 12.1 17.7
NC-75 4.8 1.1 15.6 0.3 25.0 46.9
Total 194.2 3.1 22.8 3.9 27.7 0.3 25.0 277.0
Neighborhood Commercial 75 (NC-75) zoning in this area responds to local priorities for a mixed-use “heart” for the neighborhood.
Residential Small Lot (RSL) zoning in the urban village expansion area would allow a range of family-friendly housing options compatible in scale with in existing single-family development.
DRAFT ZONING CHANGES to implement Mandatory
Housing Affordability (MHA)
Solid zones have a typical increase in development capacity
Hatched zones have a larger increase in development capacity or change in zone type.
(M) MHA requirements apply for a typical increase in capacity
Higher MHA requirements apply for a larger increase in capacity
Highest MHA requirements apply for the largest increases in capacity
(M1)
(M2)
Residential Small Lot (RSL)
Commercial (C)
Neighborhood Commercial (NC)
Multifamily (LR/MR/HR)
Historic Preservation District
Major InstitutionsMHA applies only to non-institutional uses
Yesler Terrace Master Planned Community
zoning changes MHA requirements zone categories exempt areas urban villages
Existing boundary
Seattle 2035 10-minute walkshed
Proposed boundary
Residential Urban VillageOthello
S HOLLY ST
39T
H A
VE
S
32N
D A
VE
S
44T
H A
VE
S
S MEAD ST
48T
H A
VE
S
S JUNEAU ST
S LUCILE ST
37T
H A
VE
S
S FINDLAY ST
S KENYON ST
S BRANDON ST
33R
D A
VE
S
CHIEF SEA
LTH TRA
IL
47T
H A
VE
S
S MYRTLE ST
29T
H A
VE
S
S PORTLAND ST
31ST
AV
E S
50T
H A
VE
S
S KENNY ST
HO
LLY PARK
DR S
S WARSAW ST
S GARDEN ST
S WILLOW ST
S CHICAGO ST
38T
H A
VE
S
S HOLLY PARK DR
S ANGEL PL
S FONTANELLE ST
S DAWSON ST
44T
H P
L S
42N
D A
VE
S
S SPENCER ST
40T
H A
VE
S
S MORGAN ST
46T
H A
VE
S
S ORCHARD ST
S FRONTENAC ST
35T
H P
L S
S MONROE ST
S RAYMOND ST
34T
H A
VE
S
36T
H A
VE
S
S BOZEMAN ST
33R
D P
L S
35T
H A
VE
S
45T
H A
VE
S
S JUNEAU ST
45T
H A
VE
S
S WEBSTER ST
S AUSTIN ST
S HOLDEN ST
S BRIGHTON ST
S DAWSON ST
S BRIGHTON ST
S EDDY ST
33R
D A
VE
S
S LUCILE ST
35T
H A
VE
S
S MORGAN ST
S MEAD ST
S BENNETT ST
46T
H A
VE
S
S MORGAN ST
30T
H A
VE
S
32ND
AVE S
S WILLOW ST
S HOLLY ST
35T
H A
VE
S
33R
D A
VE
S
49T
H A
VE
S
38T
H A
VE
S
S WILLOW ST
S HOLDEN ST
48T
H A
VE
S
28T
H A
VE
S
42N
D A
VE
S
S CHICAGO ST
S BATEMAN ST
S KENYON ST
S DAWSON ST
46T
H A
VE
S
S RAYMOND ST
30T
H A
VE
S
49T
H A
VE
S
S BRANDON ST
39T
H A
VE
S S HOLDEN ST
40T
H A
VE
S
S EDDY ST
37T
H A
VE
S
Aki KuroseMiddle School
Brighton Playfield
Martin LutherKing, Jr.
Elementary School
Van AsseltPlayground and
Community Center
RAIN
IER AVE S
S ORCAS ST
S GRAHAM ST
BEACON AVE S
S OTHELLO ST
REN
TO
N AV
E S
S MYRTLE ST
MILITA
RY R
D S
S WEBSTER ST
MLK
JR W
AY S
LR3 | LR3 (M)
LR2 | LR2 (M)
LR3 | LR3 (M)
LR3 | LR3 (M)
NC2-40 | NC2-55 (M)
NC3P-85 (5.75) | NC3P-95 (M)
MR | MR (M)
C1-40 | C1-55 (M)
LR2 | LR2 (M)
LR3
| LR
3 (M
)
LR3
| LR
3 (M
)
LR3
| LR
3 (M
)
LR3 | LR3 (M)
NC2-40 | NC2-55 (M)N
C2-
40 |
NC
2-55
(M)
LR2 | LR2 (M)
LR1 | LR1 (M)
LR2 | LR2 (M)
LR3 RC | LR3 RC (M)
LR2 | LR2 (M)
LR3 | LR3 (M)
NC3-40 | NC3-55 (M)
LR2
| LR
2 (M
)
NC
2P-4
0 | N
C2P
-55
(M)
NC
3P-6
5 | N
C3P
-75
(M)
LR2
| LR
2 (M
)
NC
3-65
(2.0
) | N
C3-
75 (M
)
LR2 | LR2 (M)
NC
2-40
| N
C2-
55 (M
)NC3-65 |
NC3-75 (M)
LR3 | LR3 (M)
NC1-30 | NC1-40 (M)
LR3
| LR
3 (M
)LR
3 R
C |
LR3
RC
(M)
LR3 RC | LR3 RC (M)
NC1-30 | NC1-40 (M)
NC3P-85 (1.3) | NC3P-95 (M)
LR3
RC
| LR
3 R
C (M
)
LR1 | LR1 (M)
NC
1-30
| N
C1-
40 (M
)
NC
2-40
| N
C2-
55 (M
)
NC2P-40 | NC2P-55 (M)
NC3P-40 | (no MHA)
LR3 RC | LR3 RC (M)
NC2-40 | NC2-55 (M)
NC3P-40 | NC3P-55 (M)
NC
2-40
| N
C2-
55 (M
)
NC
2-40
| N
C2-
55 (M
)
SF 5000 | RSL (M)
SF 5000 | RSL (M)
SF 5000 | LR1 (M1)
SF 5000 | RSL (M)
SF 5000 | LR1 (M1)
C1-65 | NC2-75 (M)
C1-40 | NC2-55 (M)
SF 5000 | LR1 (M1)
SF 5000 | RSL (M)
SF 5000 | LR1 (M1)
SF 5
000
| LR
1 (M
1)
SF 5000 | LR2 (M1)
C2-65 | NC2-75 (M)
SF 5000 | RSL (M)
SF 5
000
| LR
2 (M
1)
SF 5000 | LR1 (M1) SF 5000 | LR1 (M1)
SF 5
000
| LR
3 (M
2)
SF 5
000
| LR
2 (M
1)
C1-
40 (0
.75)
| N
C1-
55 (M
)
SF 5000 | RSL (M)
C1-40 | NC2-55 (M)
SF 5000 | RSL (M)
SF 5000 | LR1 (M1)
SF 5
000
| RSL
(M)
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OthelloMHA zoning changes
Principle A.9:Evaluate MHA using a social and racial equity lens. Given the high risk of displacement in Othello, the draft zoning map shows mostly LR1 and RSL in the expansion area.
Principle 5a (more housing options near infrastructure like transit) suggests LR1 here rather than RSL.
Principle 3b:Consider using lowrise zones to transition between commercial and single-family areas.
Principle 8a: Neighborhood Commercial zoning supports pedestrian-oriented, high-quality urban design.
Principle 6b:The urban village expansion reflects a 10-minute walkshed.
Principle 6c: Development in expansion areas should be compatible in scale with existing neighborhood context.
Key facts Existing zoning
Draft zoning changes (acres)
This table shows the quantity of land, zone by zone, where draft zoning changes to implement MHA would occur. A more detailed analysis of how the draft MHA zoning changes could affect development in each urban village will accompany the full citywide draft next month.
DRAFT ZONING CHANGES to implement Mandatory
Housing Affordability (MHA) Residential Urban Village
Gross land acres 377
Net land acres (rights-of-way) removed 283
Population (2010) 7,267
Housing units (2015) 2,836
Renter / owner households 69% / 31%
Average household size 3.05
Jobs (2014) 1,529
Commercial
NeighborhoodCommercial
Lowrise
Single-family
Othello
Midrise
Current zoning
Current zonng →SF 5000 LR2 LR3 MR NC-40 NC-65 NC-85 C-40 C-65 Total
Proposed zoning ↓
Dra
ft M
HA
zo
nin
g p
rop
osa
l
RSL 144.4 144.4
LR1 73.7 73.7
LR2 42.7 42.7
LR3 1.0 132.1 133.1
MR 9.9 9.9
NC-55 9.1 26.6 35.7
NC-75 12.2 19.1 31.2
NC-95 28.1 28.1
Total 219.1 42.7 132.1 9.9 9.1 12.2 28.1 26.6 19.1 498.7
The draft map shows Commercial zones becoming Neighborhood Commercial, which encourages more pedestrian-friendly and less auto-oriented urban design.
Othello has a high risk of displacement. Follow-ing Principle A.9, the draft map shows mostly RSL in the urban village expansion area, rather than a more intensive zoning change.
DRAFT ZONING CHANGES to implement Mandatory
Housing Affordability (MHA)
Solid zones have a typical increase in development capacity
Hatched zones have a larger increase in development capacity or change in zone type.
(M) MHA requirements apply for a typical increase in capacity
Higher MHA requirements apply for a larger increase in capacity
Highest MHA requirements apply for the largest increases in capacity
(M1)
(M2)
Residential Small Lot (RSL)
Commercial (C)
Neighborhood Commercial (NC)
Multifamily (LR/MR/HR)
Historic Preservation District
Major InstitutionsMHA applies only to non-institutional uses
Yesler Terrace Master Planned Community
zoning changes MHA requirements zone categories exempt areas urban villages
Existing boundary
Seattle 2035 10-minute walkshed
Proposed boundary
Residential Urban VillageSouth Park
SR 509
WEST M
ARGINAL W
AY S
S CLOVERDALE ST
8TH
AV
E S
14T
H A
VE
S
MYER
S WAY S
16T
H A
V S
BR
IDG
E
S HOLDEN ST
S KENYON ST
EAST MARGINAL W
AY S
OCC
IDEN
TAL AV
E S
S SULLIVAN ST
S TRENTON ST
5TH
AV
E S
8TH
AV
E S
S DONOVAN ST5TH
AVE S
S ROSE ST
S SULLIVAN ST
S CHICAGO ST
4TH
AV
E S
7TH
AV
E S
S PORTLAND ST
S AUSTIN ST
10T
H A
VE
S
S SOUTHERN ST
S THISTLE ST
S DIRECTOR ST
S HENDERSON ST
3RD
AV
E S
S MONROE ST
2ND
AV
E S
S CONCORD ST
S RIVERSIDE DR
8TH
AV
E S
S KENYON ST
S BARTON ST
DU
WA
MISH
RIVER TRA
IL
S ELMGROVE ST
S WEBSTER ST
14T
H A
VE
S
S CAMBRIDGE ST
S DIRECTOR ST
7TH
AV
E S
S WEBSTER ST
2ND
AV
E S
12T
H A
VE
S
7TH
AV
E S
5TH
AV
E S
10T
H A
VE
S
S SOUTHERN ST
S HENDERSON ST
10T
H A
VE
S
C2-65 | C2-75 (M)
LR3 | LR3 (M)
LR2 | LR2 (M)
LR3 | LR3 (M)
NC2-40 | NC2-55 (M)
LR1
| LR
1 (M
)
C2-
65 |
C2-
75 (M
)
C2-
40 |
C2-
55 (M
)
NC
3P-4
0 | N
C3P
-55
(M)
C2-
40 |
C2-
55 (M
)
LR2
RC
| LR
2 R
C (M
)SF 5000 | RSL (M)
SF 5000 | RSL (M)
SF 5000 | LR2 RC (M1)
SF 5000 | RSL (M)C
1-40
| C
1-55
(M)
SF 5000 | LR1 (M1)
SF 5000 | LR1 (M1)
SF 5000 | LR1 (M1)
Duwamish W
aterway
Concord International
Elementary School
Marra-DesimonePark
South ParkPlayfield
South ParkCommunity Center
South ParkNeighborhood
Center
South ParkMHA zoning changes
Principle 6c: Development in expansion areas should be compatible in scale with existing neighborhood context.
Principle 1b: Encourage small-scale, family-friendly housing, such as cottages, duplexes, and rowhouses.
Principle 5a: More housing near neighborhood assets like parks and schools.
Principle 3a:Zone full blocks instead of partial blocks to soften transitions.
Principle 5b:Consider lowrise zones to help transition between commercial and single-family zones.
Principle A.9:Evaluate MHA using a social and racial equity lens. The draft zoning map reflects the high risk of displacement and low access to opportunity in South Park. RSL zoning is shown in many existing single-family areas.
Key facts Existing zoning
Single-family
Lowrise
NeighborhoodCommercial
Commercial
Draft zoning changes (acres)
This table shows the quantity of land, zone by zone, where draft zoning changes to implement MHA would occur. A more detailed analysis of how the draft MHA zoning changes could affect development in each urban village will accompany the full citywide draft next month.
DRAFT ZONING CHANGES to implement Mandatory
Housing Affordability (MHA) Residential Urban Village
Gross land acres 263
Net land acres (rights-of-way) removed 184
Population (2010) 3,448
Housing units (2015) 1,292
Renter / owner households 50% / 50%
Average household size 2.93
Jobs (2014) 1,232
South Park
Current zoning
Current zonng →SF 5000 LR1 LR2 LR3 NC-40 C-40 C-65 Total
Proposed zoning ↓
Dra
ft M
HA
zo
nin
g p
rop
osa
l
RSL 170.5 170.5
LR1 36.1 3.5 39.6
LR2 3.4 9.1 12.5
LR3 15.5 15.5
NC-55 10.0 10.0
C-55 10.3 10.3
C-75 5.1 5.1
Total 210.0 3.5 9.1 15.5 10.0 10.3 5.1 263.6
Following Principle 5a to create more housing op-tions near parks, the draft map shows Lowrise 1 (LR1) zoning near the South Park Playfield and Community Center.
Principle A.9 directs the City to evaluate MHA with a racial equity lens. Given its high risk of dis-placement and low access to opportunity, much of South Park is shown with RSL zoning.