Zoning Districts in Tacoma
Browse the zoning districts in Tacoma, WA. Each zone type defines permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.
Tacoma divides its land into 20 primary zoning districts. Select a zone below to view its permitted uses, setback requirements, height limits, and lot coverage standards.
Zoning Districts
R-1
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R-2
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R-2SRD
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R-3
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R-4L
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R-4
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R-5
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NC
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CCX
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CG
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CR
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CG-1
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CIX-1
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MUS
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MUC
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MUT
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T
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WR
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IND
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PMI
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About Tacoma Zoning
Zoning districts define what can be built, how large structures can be, and how close buildings can be to property lines and neighboring structures. Understanding the zoning district for your property is the first step in any building project in Tacoma.
Source: Tacoma Municipal Code Chapter 13.06 — Land Use Regulatory Code; Washington HB 1337 (2023). Last verified April 6, 2026. View source