Find My Zoning

The most common questions PCED fields are: 

"What is my zoning?" and "What can I do with my property?".

If you are asking these very questions, you are in the right place!

  1. WHY DO WE HAVE ZONING?
  2. HOW DO I FIND MY ZONING?
  3. WHAT DOES THIS ZONING MEAN?

The city is divided into zones to assist in orderly community development, conserve the value of property, and safeguard the public welfare by:

  1. Implementing the Anacortes comprehensive plan policies through land use regulations.
  2. Providing for adequate public facilities and services in conjunction with development.
  3. Providing an efficient and compatible relationship of land uses and zones.
  4. Providing for a transportation system that offers greater options, mobility, safety, and access in support of the city’s growth strategy.
  5. Conserving the city’s natural resources and attractions.