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***Note: Many local criminal codes can now be located under Chapter 10.60 SMC while others are now cited under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which was incorporated into the municipal code in 2022. (See SMC 10.58.010). Code Enforcement, including Noise Control and Animal Regulations are located in Chapters 10.62 through 10.74.

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Title 17G
Chapter 17G.041
Section 17G.041.070
 

Title 17G Administration and Procedures

Chapter 17G.041 Streamlined Design Review

Section 17G.041.070 Design Departures

 

  1. Design departures may be sought for any requirements within the Unified Development Code identified as Requirements (R) or Presumptions (P).
  1. Projects requiring design departure shall follow the Administrative Design Review process.
  1. Review of design departures shall be performed using the Citywide Design Guidelines unless the project would otherwise be subject to another set of design guidelines.

 

Date Passed: Monday, February 9, 2026

Effective Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026

ORD C36830 Section 8