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What you can build.

One card per city. Setbacks, parking, owner-occupancy, max sqft, and the permit-review window we've actually measured on our last 150 builds.

ZONE_OUT / SMC 23.44.041Two ADUs per lot

Seattle, WA

One AADU + one DADU permitted on most single-family lots. No off-street parking required. STR limited to operator's primary residence + one additional unit.

Max DADU size
1,000 sf
Max AADU size
1,000 sf
Max height
24 ft
Side setback
5 ft
Rear setback
5 ft
Parking required
Waived
Owner-occupancy
Not required
Short-term rental
Allowed
Detached ADUs / lot
1
Typical permit review
1220 weeks

REFERENCES · Each city's published municipal code section, current as of 2025. Always verified against your lot before bid.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

  • What is this zoning lookup page for?

    This zoning lookup page is one node in our reference library for Puget Sound ADU owners and prospective builders. Every page is written to be useful on its own and to link cleanly to the next decision you need to make — feasibility, financing, permit, build, or hold. If you can't find what you need, use the contact form or book a free scoping call.

    Go deeper: Use the Zoning Lookup Tool

  • How does this page connect to my actual project?

    Information on this page is anchored in current 2026 WA code (RCW 36.70A.681 / HB 1337 statewide preemption, IECC residential energy code, local AHJ implementing ordinances) and current Golden State internal data (bid archive, permit logs, rent comps). The next concrete step is almost always a feasibility study — $1,500, two weeks, credited to your build contract.

    Go deeper: Read the Eastside deck cost & permits: cedar, IPE, composite (2026) guide

  • Where do I go from here?

    Three good next stops: (1) the ROI calculator if you're evaluating whether the math works on your lot; (2) the permit timeline page for current AHJ medians in your city; (3) the contact form to book a free 20-minute scoping call. Every page in this library cross-links the most relevant next pages at the bottom.

    Go deeper: Glossary: ECA (Environmentally Critical Area)

ZONE_13 / REAL_LOT

Zoning code is one layer. Your lot has five.

Setbacks, ECA overlays, tree code, side-sewer, design review. Send the address — we read all five layers and email back a plain-English answer.

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