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Council adopts larger FAR bonus for stacked flats, removing lot-size and transit limits
Summary
The Seattle City Council voted to raise the allowable floor‑area ratio (FAR) for stacked dwelling units in neighborhood residential zones, adopting an amendment that removes lot‑size and transit‑proximity requirements and increases the FAR bonus for stacked flats.
The Seattle City Council on Sept. 18 adopted an amendment to council bill 120993 that raises the floor‑area ratio (FAR) bonus for stacked dwelling units in neighborhood residential zones and removes prior lot‑size and transit‑proximity limits. The amendment passed after a roll call and a subsequent addition to the record that secured a final 7–1 vote.
Council member Kettle moved amendment 70 (version 2) to increase the FAR bonus for stacked dwelling units. Central staff had explained that the bill as transmitted set a maximum FAR of 1.2 for the densest…
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