Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections
Nathan Torgelson, Director
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 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.