LR1 Zone in Seattle, WA
LR1 zoning district rules in Seattle, WA. Permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.
The LR1 zone in Seattle, WA is a residential district. This zone requires a 7 ft front setback, 5 ft side setback, and varies rear setback. Maximum building height is 30 feet (3 stories). Maximum lot coverage is 45%.
Setback Requirements
| Setback Type | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback | 7 feet |
| Side Setback | 5 feet |
| Rear Setback | varies |
LR1 (Lowrise 1): Allows rowhouses, duplexes, small apartment buildings. SMC 23.45.510. Setbacks vary by structure type — typical front 7 ft, side 5 ft, rear varies.
Height Limits
- Max Height
- 30 feet
- Max Stories
- 3
LR1 zone. SMC 23.45.510. Maximum 30 ft or per overlay zone.
Lot Coverage
- Max Coverage
- 45%
LR1 zone. SMC 23.45.510. Higher coverage allowance for multifamily development.
Parking Requirements
Single-family: 1 off-street parking space per dwelling unit in SF zones outside of Urban Villages. No minimum parking required in Urban Villages per Seattle 2019 parking reform (SMC 23.54.015). SF zones near frequent transit routes may qualify for waiver. Multi-family: No minimum parking required in LR, MR, HR zones per Seattle's comprehensive parking reform (SMC 23.54.015). Seattle eliminated parking minimums for multifamily housing in most of the city in 2019 as part of its ADU and urban villages reforms.
Source: Seattle Municipal Code 23.44.041 — Accessory Dwelling Units; Washington RCW 36.70A.681 (HB 1337 codification). Last verified April 5, 2026. View source