Juneau Zoning Map & Districts 2026
Explore zoning districts, official map resources, and recent rezoning activity in Juneau, AK. ZoneWire monitors council meetings to track every zoning change.
Official Juneau Zoning Resources
Zoning Districts in Juneau
Common zoning classifications used in this jurisdiction. Exact district names and codes may vary.
Lands primarily in public ownership managed for the conservation and development of natural resources and for future community growth.
Accommodates primarily single-family and duplex residential development in areas outside the urban service boundary at a density of one dwelling unit per acre.
Accommodates primarily single-family and duplex residential development at a density of three dwelling units per acre.
Accommodates primarily single-family and duplex residential development at a density of five dwelling units per acre.
Accommodates primarily single-family residential development at a density of ten dwelling units per acre.
Accommodates primarily multifamily residential development at a density of ten dwelling units per acre.
Accommodates primarily multifamily residential development at a density of fifteen dwelling units per acre.
Accommodates primarily multifamily residential development at a density of eighteen dwelling units per acre.
Accommodates commercial development that is less intensive than that permitted in the general commercial district.
Juneau's primary general commercial district, accommodating a broad range of commercial development at greater intensity than the light commercial district.
Accommodates a mix of appropriate commercial and residential uses.
Places a greater emphasis on residential development than the MU district, allowing a range of residential development types.
Places a greater emphasis on the integration of small-scale commercial uses within high-density residential structures.
Intended to encourage the development of a compact, walkable mixed-use neighborhood with small-scale commercial uses serving nearby residents.
Provides both land and water space for uses which are directly related to or dependent upon a marine environment.
Intended for industrial and port uses which need or substantially benefit from a shoreline location; uses allowed in the WC district are also allowed here.
Accommodates industrial activity which includes manufacturing, processing, repairing and assembling goods.
Recent Rezoning Activity in Juneau
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Frequently Asked Questions
The official Juneau zoning map is maintained by the local planning department. You can access the interactive GIS map at https://juneau.org/community-development/maps. ZoneWire also tracks rezoning activity discussed in council meetings.
Common zoning districts in Juneau include residential (R-1, R-2, R-3), commercial (C-1, C-2), industrial (I-1, I-2), mixed-use (MU), and planned development (PD). Each district has specific permitted uses, setbacks, and density requirements.
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Juneau is a unified city-borough government, the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ), so a single jurisdiction handles zoning boroughwide. Land use is governed by Title 49 (Land Use) of the CBJ Code, administered by the Community Development Department. The department's Planning & Zoning line is 907.586.0753 and its office is at 230 South Franklin Street, 4th Floor, Juneau, AK 99801.
Zoning districts are established in Chapter 49.25 of the CBJ Land Use Code (Title 49). Residential districts use a 'D' density prefix, including D1, D3, D5, D10, D15, and D18, ranging from lower-density single-family and single-family/duplex zones up to higher-density multifamily zones. Commercial and mixed-use districts are also defined in Chapter 49.25. The official zoning map of the City and Borough of Juneau is the controlling reference for how any specific parcel is zoned.
The Planning Commission is CBJ's land use body, hearing matters such as rezonings, subdivisions, variances, planned unit developments, special use districts, and change-of-use applications under Title 49. It meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month in the Assembly Chambers at City Hall, at 6:00 p.m. from October through April and 7:00 p.m. from May through September, unless otherwise noticed.
The 2013 Comprehensive Plan of the City and Borough of Juneau is the long-range blueprint guiding growth and development, with policies and implementing actions organized across its chapters. It directs most commercial and industrial land into the Urban Service Area to concentrate public services and avoid intrusion into environmentally sensitive or resource-rich rural areas. The plan is maintained by the Community Development Department and informs zoning and land use decisions.
The Community Development Department handles building permits, general engineering permits, and land use applications, along with floodplain permits, sign permits, and wireless communication facility permits under Title 49. Engineering permits cover site and utility work such as grading, driveway, right-of-way, and water and sewer service permits. Applications can be submitted through CBJ's online self-service permit portal; the department's Permit Center line is 907.586.0770.
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