Tacoma, Washington

Last Reviewed

23rd May 2025

Date Published

15th Mar 2025

The following data is available for this address

Compliance Review

Use Compliance Review
Dimensional Standards Review

Zoning

Zone Code
Zone Name
Zone type
Zone sub type
Zone guide
Link
City name

Permitted Uses

Prohibited
As of right
See code uses
Temporary uses
Conditional uses
Administrative uses

Building Controls

Assorted
Far control
Lot control
Multi control
Density control
Coverage control
Pervious control
Lot width control
Rear setback control
Side setback control
Front setback control
Building height control

Short Term Rental

ADU permitted
Lodging permitted
Definitions section
Short term rental overlay
Short term rental section
Short term rental permitted
Short term rental definition
Short term rental in the code
Short term rental max num of nights
Short term rental min num of nights
Short term rental specific standards
Short term rental parking requirement

Largest Zones in Tacoma, WA

The Zoning Map for the City of Tacoma in WA divides the city’s real estate into zones differentiated according to land use and building regulations.

Get Planning and Zoning records in Tacoma WA and find the property data, zoning maps, and zoning reports you need. Zoneomics provides the most comprehensive real estate zoning information available through clusters of municipal zoning maps, zoning code and ordinance records, and planning and zoning data.

Explore the zoning map of Tacoma, WA along with its permitted land uses and development standards

Zoning Map Extract
List of Permitted Land Uses
Zoning Classification Guide
Zoning Classification
Development Controls
Delivered within 24 hours
Video Zoning Report Review with Zoning Analyst

Download Sample Zoning Report

Explore all Property Prospects in Tacoma

Do you have more complex planning and zoning needs?

Visit our subscription pages to find a zoning data and zoning reports package that suits your needs and let our team create a custom account for you.

What is the Land Use Allocation in Tacoma, WA?

The following table illustrates how land is allocated for various uses within Tacoma, WA as defined by city ordinances.

Permitted Use Type	Permitted Use Sub Type	Percentage	Area(sq. m)
Parking		3.11%	2719.63
	Parking garage or lot	3.11%	2719.63
Industrial		33.57%	29397.24
	Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)	10.21%	8943.30
	Mining, excavation and resource extraction	34.56%	30263.13
	Storage and warehouses	32.85%	28768.47
	Manufacturing	10.21%	8943.30
	Hazardous materials handling or processing	10.21%	8943.30
	General industrial	33.57%	29397.24
Residential		0.52%	451.86
	Multi family dwelling	0.46%	406.06
	Dwellings (unspecified)	10.68%	9349.37
	Single family dwelling	0.52%	451.86
Mechanical		10.21%	8943.30
	Utility structures	34.20%	29949.51
	Communication towers	10.21%	8943.30
Agriculture		31.96%	27987.98
	Agricultural and hunting	31.96%	27987.98
Other		35.08%	30718.24
	Signage	24.35%	21319.83
	Accessory	34.56%	30263.13
	Uncategorized	24.93%	21832.18
	Temporary uses	10.21%	8943.30
	Multiple	35.08%	30718.24
Retail		10.21%	8943.30
	General retail	3.55%	3107.65
	Personal services	10.21%	8943.30
	Eating and drinking establishments	10.21%	8943.30
	Restricted retail	10.21%	8943.30
Community		34.73%	30410.07
	Schools and universities	34.96%	30614.69
	Medical	10.21%	8943.30
	Transportation facilities and infrastructure	34.56%	30263.13
	Public, quasi-public, and government	34.73%	30410.07
Lodging		0.40%	351.56
	Hotel/motel	0.40%	351.56
Commercial		3.03%	2652.53
	Professional office	10.21%	8943.30
	Entertainment	3.03%	2652.53
	Non-retail sales	32.56%	28516.42
	Automobile related uses	10.21%	8943.30
	General commercial	24.16%	21154.10
	Research and laboratory facilities	3.03%	2652.53