MUT Zone in Tacoma, WA
MUT zoning district rules in Tacoma, WA. Permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.
The MUT zone in Tacoma, WA is a mixed-use district (Mixed Use General). Permits a combination of residential and commercial uses within a single development or block. Ground floor typically commercial; upper floors residential. Promotes walkable, active streetscapes.
Common Permitted Uses
- Ground-floor retail
- Upper-floor apartments
- Live-work units
- Offices
- Restaurants
Permits a combination of residential and commercial uses within a single development or block. Ground floor typically commercial; upper floors residential. Promotes walkable, active streetscapes.
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