Zoning

See also: Land Use Code, Shoreline Master Program Code

What Is It?

Our Zoning Code governs the use and development of land in Seattle. Zoning districts specify a category of uses (e.g., neighborhood residential, multifamily residential, commercial, industrial, etc.) and are applied by ordinance. The zoning districts are shown geographically on the City's official land use map.

Read the Code

Proposed Changes

For proposed zoning changes, see our Changes to Codes page and the Office of Planning and Community Development's Ongoing Initiatives list.
 

 

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