Seattle mayor proposes zoning reforms to fill empty storefronts

By Washington Examiner

Published July 2, 2021 12:30pm ET

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Seattle mayor proposes zoning reforms to fill empty storefronts — Mayor Jenny Durkan wants to fill the downtown storefronts that COVID-19 emptied. The proposed ordinance would relax Seattle’s permit rules, expanding the range of businesses that can set up shop downtown. They could include medical offices, gyms, art installations and bike parking. In Belltown and Pioneer Square, permitted businesses would also include food processing, horticulture […]

Mayor Jenny Durkan wants to fill the downtown storefronts that COVID-19 emptied.

The proposed ordinance would relax Seattle’s permit rules, expanding the range of businesses that can set up shop downtown. They could include medical offices, gyms, art installations and bike parking. In Belltown and Pioneer Square, permitted businesses would also include food processing, horticulture and crafts, which were once limited to the International District.

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