Link to land use ordinance: https://services.seattle.gov/Portal/Cap/CapDetail.aspx?Module=DPDPublicNotice&TabName=DPDPublicNotice&capID1=25SCI&capID2=00000&capID3=D1478&agencyCode=SEATTLE&IsToShowInspection=

Here's what's being removed:

((No portion of any on-premises or off-premises sign shall be located more than sixty-five (65) feet above the elevation of the sidewalk at the street property line closest to the sign, other than for on-premises signs that only identify hotels and public buildings and where such a sign shall have no rotating or moving parts and shall meet the other requirements of this section.))

And here's what it's being replaced with:

Upper-level signs are signs located more than sixty-five (65) feet above the elevation of the sidewalk at the street property line closet to the sign and are subject to the following general standards in additional to those of 23.55.034.C.1 – 23.55.034.C.4:

• a. All off-premises upper-level signs are prohibited.
• b. Upper-levels signs shall have no moving parts.
• b. Upper-level signs for hotels and public uses are permitted.
• c. Upper-level signs for commercial uses other than hotels are permitted subject to a special Type II land use decision identified in SMC 23.76.006 if all conditions in section 23.55.034.D.3 are met.

Comment on this ordinance is open through Jan 9 2026. You can post your public comment (all of which are expected to be read aloud during council meeting, recorded and posted to the Seattle Channel on YouTube) by going here: https://services.seattle.gov/portal/customization/comments/default.aspx

City Hall also offers the following guidance on how to write an effective comment:

Certain types of development proposals include an opportunity for the public to comment on the permit application. In our review of the permit application, we consider comments that are within the scope of our review and relate to applicable City codes and design guidelines.

To write an effective comment:

• Note the project number and address
• Review the project file and plans
• Consider criteria (listed above) relevant to the application
• Explain your interest in the project
• Provide additional site or context information that you think is important
• State your concerns or support for aspects of the proposal