AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning; prohibiting negative use restrictions that limit a property’s use as a grocery store or pharmacy; adding a new Section 23.42.140 to the Seattle Municipal Code; amending Sections 23.90.004 and 23.90.018 of the Seattle Municipal Code; declaring an emergency; and establishing an immediate effective date; all by a 3/4 vote of the City Council.

Committee

City Clerk

Requested by

CBO-OPI

Introduced

September 25, 2025

On agenda

October 28, 2025

Passed

October 29, 2025

Enacted

October 29, 2025

Enactment no.

Ord 127329

Where it was heard

City Council Oct 28, 2025 passed Pass

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