Chapter 19.01
User Guide Revised 2/25

19.01.005    How to use this Code. Revised 2/25

19.01.010    Additional regulations in this Code.

19.01.015    Additional regulations in other titles.

19.01.005 How to use this Code. Revised 2/25

This Code has been designed and written to make it as easy as possible for the user to determine all land use regulations that apply to a particular piece of property and to uses, structures, and activities on that property. Follow the step-by-step procedure laid out below to find applicable regulations. To assist in understanding the Code, defined terms are italicized. Definitions are listed alphabetically in Chapter 19.10 BMC.

1. Find your property on the Zoning Map. This map is not included with this Code but is available for review at the City of Burien Department of Community Development during regular business hours or on the City of Burien website. The property will have one of the following zoning designations:

RS-A	R4	MU-2	MU-DT	I
RS-12,000	R5	MU-2 E	MU-A	AI-1
RS-7,200	MU-1	MU-2 CD	MU-C	AI-2
RM-12	MU-1 BP			SPA-2
RM-24

2. Refer to the table of contents of this Code and find the section in Chapter 19.15 BMC that corresponds with the zone in which the property is located. [Ord. 849 § 1, 2024; Ord. 706 § 1, 2019; Ord. 533 §1, 2010, Ord. 529, 2009, Ord. 396 §1, 2003, Ord. 313 §1, 2000]

19.01.010 Additional regulations in this Code.

In addition to the regulations in the use zone charts (BMC 19.15), this Code contains a variety of provisions that may apply to your property or to a particular use or activity on the property. The following list of questions will help you determine what other chapters or sections of this Code contain regulations that may be of interest. This list is provided as an aid to assist the reader in finding applicable regulations. However, you should review the table of contents of this Code to find other Chapters or sections that may be of interest to you. City staff is also available to assist you.

1. Multi-family recreation space. Are you proposing to build an apartment, townhouse or condominium? If so, see BMC 19.17.010 for requirements for indoor and outdoor recreation space.

2. Transition standards. Is your property within 100 feet of a different zone? If so, see BMC 19.17.015 for additional height, setback and landscaping requirements that may apply.

3. Special review processes. Are you interested in applying for or participating in a use or activity that requires a Type 1, 2 or 3 decision by the City? If so, see BMC 19.65 for the rules of procedure for these types of decisions.

4. Amendments to Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code or zoning map. Are you interested in requesting a change to the City’s Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code or zoning map? If so, see BMC 19.65 for the rules of procedure for these types of decisions. [Ord. 706 § 1, 2019]

19.01.015 Additional regulations in other titles.

In addition to the regulations in this Code, other titles of the BMC contain provisions that may apply to your property or to a particular use or activity on the property. The following list of questions will help you determine what other titles contain regulations that may be of interest. This list is provided as an aid to assist the reader in finding applicable regulations. However, you should review the table of contents of the BMC to find other titles that may be of interest to you. City staff is also available to assist you.

1. Shoreline development activities. Are you considering a development activity within 200 feet of the Puget Sound or Lake Burien shoreline? If so, see Title 20 BMC, Shoreline Master Program. A user’s guide to the Shoreline Master Program can be found in Chapter 20.10 BMC. [Ord. 706 § 1, 2019]