Erosion Control

Seattle requires erosion and sediment control measures for all grading and land-disturbing activities under SMC...

Coastal Development

Seattle regulates development along its extensive Puget Sound and freshwater shorelines under SMC Chapter 23.60A,...

Animal Hoarding

Seattle SMC 9.25 limits households to a small number of pets and prohibits neglect. Washington RCW 16.52 makes...

Pet Store Rules

Washington HB 1424 (2024) bans pet stores from selling commercially bred dogs and cats; only animals from shelters...

Relocation Assistance

Seattle's Tenant Relocation Assistance Ordinance (TRAO) requires landlords who demolish, substantially rehabilitate,...

Security Deposit Rules

Seattle caps total move-in costs under SMC 7.24, allowing security deposits plus non-refundable fees up to no more...

Carport Rules

Carports in Seattle's Neighborhood Residential zones are regulated as parking/garage accessory structures under SMC...

Tiny Homes

Seattle allows tiny houses on permanent foundations as Detached Accessory Dwelling Units (DADUs) under SMC 23.42.022...