MUC Zone in Tacoma, WA
MUC zoning district rules in Tacoma, WA. Permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.
The MUC zone in Tacoma, WA is a mixed-use district (Mixed Use Commercial). Commercial-priority mixed-use zone that allows residential above or behind commercial uses. Designed to activate commercial corridors while adding housing supply.
Common Permitted Uses
- Ground-floor retail and offices
- Upper-floor residential
- Restaurants
- Entertainment
Commercial-priority mixed-use zone that allows residential above or behind commercial uses. Designed to activate commercial corridors while adding housing supply.
Parking Requirements
Tacoma has improved transit access with Sound Transit's Tacoma Link light rail and Sounder commuter train to Seattle. The T Line (Tacoma Link) connects downtown Tacoma to the University of Washington Tacoma campus. Areas near light rail stations benefit from reduced parking requirements. Transit access to Seattle is a major Tacoma selling point.
Source: Tacoma Municipal Code Chapter 13.06 — Land Use Regulatory Code; Washington HB 1337 (2023). Last verified April 6, 2026. View source