Updates to Tacoma Zoning through the Home in Tacoma Project were adopted on November 19, 2024 and are effective February 1, 2025.Dataset includes fields for overlays including: Airport Compatibility District, Conservation District, Historic Special Review, Planned Residential Development, Port of Tacoma Transitions, Special Review District, South Tacoma Groundwater Protection, South Tacoma Manufacturing Industrial Center, and View Sensitive Districts.The broad purposes of the zoning provisions of the Tacoma Municipal Code are to protect and promote the public health, safety, and general welfare, and to implement the policies of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Tacoma. More specifically, the zoning code is intended to:a. Provide a guide for the physical development of the City in order to: (1) Preserve the character and quality of residential neighborhoods; (2) Foster convenient, harmonious, and workable relationships among land uses; and (3) Achieve the arrangement of land uses described in the Comprehensive Plan.b. Promote the economic stability of existing land uses that are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and protect them from intrusions by inharmonious or harmful land uses.c. Promote intensification of land use at appropriate locations, consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, and ensure the provision of adequate open space for light, air, and fire safety. d. Foster development patterns that offer alternatives to automobile use by establishing densities and intensities that help make frequent transit service feasible, and encourage walking and bicycling. This emphasis on alternative transportation will also have air quality benefits and will conserve energy. e. Establish review procedures to ensure that new development is consistent with the provisions of this chapter and all other requirements of this code.Contact: City of Tacoma Planning & Development Services

Vector polygon map data of city limits from Tacoma, Washington containing 280 features.

City limits GIS (Geographic Information System) data provides valuable information about the boundaries of a city, which is crucial for various planning and decision-making processes. Urban planners and government officials use this data to understand the extent of their jurisdiction and to make informed decisions regarding zoning, land use, and infrastructure development within the city limits.

By overlaying city limits GIS data with other layers such as population density, land parcels, and environmental features, planners can analyze spatial patterns and identify areas for growth, conservation, or redevelopment. This data also aids in emergency management by defining the areas of responsibility for different emergency services, helping to streamline response efforts during crises..

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Boundaries for Councilmanic (City Council District), Neighborhood Council Districts, Neighborhood Business Districts, and Mixed Use Centers.Councilmanic (City Council District): The Tacoma City Council is comprised of the Mayor and eight Council Members. Five of the Council Members are elected from each of the city's five councilmanic districts. The Mayor and three additional Council Members are elected to city-wide, or at-large, positions. On Nov. 15, 2011, the Tacoma City Council adopted new boundaries for the districts, ensuring each district has nearly equal population without splitting neighborhoods or communities. Boundaries are effective 2012 through 2021.Neighborhood Council Districts: Citizen groups based in each of 8 neighborhoods which actively participate in shaping the future of Tacoma. The City Council created the councils to broaden citizen input and to give greater representation in city government. The Community Council is composed of the chairs of each Neighborhood Council.Neighborhood Business District Program: Commercial shopping areas adjacent to single- and multi-family neighborhoods. They are the core portions of the 15 Neighborhood Business Districts. Neighborhood Business District Program boundaries may differ from individual business district association boundaries due to association interests and membership goals.Mixed-Use Centers: Primary focus areas for mixed-use development. The Mixed-Use Centers goal is to achieve concentrated centers of development with appropriate transportation linkages that promote a balanced pattern of growth and development, reduce sprawl, foster economies in the provision of public utilities and services, and yield energy savings.