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Summary: This Tip summarizes the application requirements for an Administrative Conditional Use Permit in Residential Commercial and Commercial zones based upon specific criteria as set out in the Land Use Code (provisions of Subtitle IV, parts 2 and 3 of Title 23 of the Seattle Municipal Code). Applications for an Administrative Conditional Use Permit are authorized according to the procedures for Master Use Permits and Council Land Use Actions as described in Chapter 23.76 of the Land Use Code.

Date Revised: 04/04/2023

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