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New Zoning Around Future Light Rail Stations

SEATTLE-The eight overlay districts, one for each proposed station, are intended to discourage auto-oriented development and increase opportunities for housing near transit corridors where light rail stations are proposed.

By Gina Binole | Updated on July 31, 2001

SEATTLE-The City Council this week approved new zoning around eight proposed light rail stops. The Seattle stations are planned for First Hill, Capitol Hill, Beacon Hill, and Northeast 45th Street, and the zones will extend one quarter mile from the stations.

The eight overlay districts are intended to promote higher densities, discourage auto-oriented development and increase opportunities for housing near transit corridors where light rail stations are proposed.

Apartment and condominium development is allowed in the new commercial zones. Street-level housing is also allowed, either permanently or temporarily while the market will support ground-floor retail. As well, existing businesses and uses in the districts may remain and maintain existing structures and sites.

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