Retiring Zoning Map Books Webpage on September 19

We are retiring the Zoning Map Books webpage on Friday, September 19. We’ll continue to provide zoning data through the SDCI Property Information Map (GIS).

We’ve posted an alert message on the Zoning Map Books webpage along with a link to the SDCI Property Information Map (GIS)webpage and a reminder to update any saved bookmarks.

In mid-September, when we retire the page, we’ll include a redirect from the Zoning Map Books webpage to the SDCI Property Information Map (GIS)page. After a few weeks, we will delete the Zoning Map Books webpage from our website.

Why is this happening?

We’re retiring this resource because these maps are difficult to keep current and they duplicate zoning information that is available on the SDCI GIS online map tool.

Where can you find the information displayed on the Zoning Map Books?

We identified four data layers in the Zoning Map Book that have specific information people may need In preparation for this retirement. Please read the list below for the data layers and alternative resources that contain the same information.

1. Quarter Section Maps:
   
   You can find quarter section map and parcel dimension information in the Site Characteristics Report map available through the SDCI Site & Permit History Research Tool. It is also available as one of the Basemap Gallery Options (City of Seattle: Cadastral) in the SDCI Property Information Map (GIS).
   
2. Meander Line Buffer Area/Archaeological Buffer Area:
   
   We updated theSDCI Property Information Map (GIS)  to include this data layer. You can also find Archaeological Buffer Area information in the Site Characteristics Report available through the SDCI Site & Permit History Research Tool.
   
3. Zoning Special Streets:
   
   We’ve included Zoning Special Streets information in the Site Characteristics Report available through the SDCI Site & Permit History Research Tool.
   
4. Fire Hydrants:
   
   The Site Characteristics Report available through the SDCI Site & Permit History Research Tool indicates if a site is located within 600’ of a fire hydrant. The SPU Water and Sewer Research Map is also an excellent resource with more details on hydrant location and capacity.

Questions?

Please send any inquiries to sci_webteam@seattle.gov