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., single-family 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

• Land Use Code, Seattle Municipal Code Title 23 (see Subtitle III, Land Use Regulations)
• Find Your Zoning
• Zoning Maps

• Commercial Zoning Summary
• Industrial Zoning Summary
• Lowrise Multifamily Zoning Summary
• Single-Family Zoning Summary

Proposed Changes

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