Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in Snohomish County, WA (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Snohomish County, Washington.
Verified from official government sources
Density Bonus Law
Unincorporated Snohomish County awards rural cluster subdivisions a 15% residential density bonus over the underlying zone's maximum density when the project meets base open-space requirements, rising to as much as 35% for extra restricted open space set aside beyond the minimum.
Rural Cluster Density Bonus in Snohomish County
Some RestrictionsSCC 30.41C.240
(1) For all lands, except those specified in subsections 2 and 3 of this section, a rural cluster subdivision or short subdivision shall be awarded a residential density bonus of 15 percent of the maximum density allowed by the underlying zone if the amount of restricted open space equals the amount required in SCC 30.41C.075 and 30.41C.090. If additional restricted open space is proposed beyon...
Zoning Overlays & Bonuses by City in Snohomish County
4 cities in Snohomish County have their own zoning overlays & bonuses rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
2 verified rules • Density Bonus Law, Downtown Design Guide
2 verified rules • Density Bonus Law, Downtown Design Guide
2 verified rules • Density Bonus Law, Downtown Design Guide
2 verified rules • Density Bonus Law, Downtown Design Guide
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