Learn about Zoning
The biggest thing to know about zoning is what the codes mean and how to find the codes.
Where to Find Zoning Codes
Often major counties will have a website with a parcel viewer. You can search specifically by address or generally by locating on a map. Once you select the address/parcel in question navigate to the property detail report. It is there that you can find the zoning field and see what the code. Next up-how to read the codes.
King County Parcel Viewer | Snohomish County Parcel Viewer | Pierce County Parcel Viewer
How to Read Zoning Codes
Every County and City has its own codes, however there are some commonalities that can help you have a good guess before you verify.
Base Codes:
DU= Dwelling Unit
RA= Rural Area
A= Agricultural
F= Forest
M= Mineral
R= Residential
NB= Neighborhood Business
CB= Community Business
RB= Regional Business
O= Office
I= Industrial
UR= Urban Reserve
If There is a number attached to the Base Code it means either:
-How many Dwelling Units per acre (usually for Rural and Agricultural) OR
-One Dwelling Unit per how many acres (usually for Residential)
Links to Specific County and City Designations
King County Zoning Codes
Snohomish County Zoning Codes
Pierce County Zoning Codes
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