City Planning

Find maps and information for your projects like the land use code and historic landmarks. See some of our plans for Seattle and give feedback.

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Featured Plans and Initiatives

Equitable Development Initiative

Seattle Comprehensive Plan

Backyard Cottages

Complete Streets Program

Neighborhood Greenways

Get Involved

Design Commission

Advise the City on capital improvements and policies that shape Seattle.

Design Review Board

Perform reviews using a set of design guidelines that architects must follow.

Planning Commission

Advise the City on broad goals, policies, and plans for physical development.

Public Outreach and Engagement Calendar

View times and locations for public meetings.

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Maps

Construction and Inspections GIS Map

Explore data layers for buildings, parcels, environmental critical areas, zoning, trees, and more.

Historic Landmarks

View a list or map of over 450 landmarks that are protected by city ordinance.

Project and Construction Coordination Map

Get up-to-date information on current and future construction projects in the right of way, as well as other events that may impact ...

Property and Building Maps

Get links to maps for construction permits, land use, code complaints, and rental property registrations.

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Research City-Wide Planning

Ask a Land Use Question

Ask a city planner a question about the land use code using a form.

City Demographics and Planning Reports

Find information about census, residential permitting and employment data.

City-Owned Property

Request permission to use City property. Find out about surplus property.

Growth and Livability

Learn how city planning, policies, and partnerships benefit everyone as Seattle grows.

Historic Land Use and Zoning

Learn about the history of land use codes and zoning in Seattle with a timeline and research guide.

Explore the land use code which regulates the use and development of land in Seattle.

Neighborhood Plans

Explore 38 neighborhood plans that were created by nearly 20,000 residents in 1999.

Ongoing Initiatives - Planning and Community Development

Find development plans for Seattle communities and give feedback on projects.

Parks and Recreation Plans

Learn how we develop plans and policies in response to park development needs.

Seattle Public Utilities Plans

View commonly requested plans about solid waste, drinking water, sewers, and drainage.

Transportation Programs

Learn what SDOT is doing now and later to keep everyone moving safely and efficiently.

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