Find Laws and Ordinances
The City Attorney's Office generally helps City departments, the Mayor and the City Council with all types of legal documents, including proposed ordinances to change City law. In most cases, these departments and elected officials shape their own policies and proposals for new laws, with the Law Department providing technical assistance and review.
Municode, in conjunction with the City Attorney's Office, maintains, updates, and publishes the Seattle Municipal Code (SMC). Individual legislation can be researched in Legistar or on the Clerk's Office page.