What does D-5 zoning mean in Juneau?

D-5 is one of Juneau's density-based residential districts, permitting roughly five dwelling units per acre — the number in a "D" district directly sets the maximum density rather than a minimum lot size. Juneau's D districts range from D-1 (lowest density) to D-18 (highest).

Is Juneau rewriting its zoning code?

Yes — the City and Borough of Juneau launched a Title 49 rewrite in August 2024, with the first phase adopted in 2025. The rewrite is proceeding in phases, so developers should confirm with Community Development which chapters currently apply to a given parcel or use.

How do I find the zoning for a parcel in Juneau?

Juneau's Community Development Department maintains an interactive zoning GIS map covering the entire consolidated city-borough, since Juneau is a unified home-rule city-borough with areawide zoning. The department can also confirm whether a parcel falls under legacy Title 49 standards or the phased rewrite.

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Juneau, AK zoning map & districts

Juneau is a unified home-rule city-borough, so its Title 49 land-use code applies areawide across the consolidated city-borough boundary, administered by the Community Development Department. Juneau's residential zoning is distinctively density-based rather than lot-size-based: a series of "D" districts (D-1 through D-18) set the maximum dwelling units per acre directly in the district name, so D-1 permits roughly one unit per acre while D-18 permits roughly eighteen. Commercial and industrial districts layer on top, including waterfront-specific commercial and industrial classes that reflect Juneau's port- and cruise-driven economy.

The code City and Borough of Juneau Code, Title 49 (Land Use)

Juneau zoning map

Juneau's Community Development Department administers Title 49 of the CBJ Code and maintains the city-borough's zoning GIS map; the ongoing Title 49 rewrite project is tracked through the department's dedicated project page.

There is no link to the official map here yet — confirm current district boundaries directly with the Juneau planning or zoning department.

A published summary is never the authority. The adopted ordinance and the city's official zoning map govern, and both change — verify the district and every standard on your parcel before you rely on it.

How zoning works in Juneau

Juneau is currently mid-rewrite of Title 49, with a project initiated in 2024 and the first phase adopted in 2025; developers should confirm with Community Development whether a given parcel or use table has already transitioned to rewritten standards or still falls under the legacy chapter, since the rewrite is proceeding in phases rather than as a single cutover.

Juneau zoning districts by family

The 10 district codes below are the ones that decide most projects in Juneau, grouped by what they are for rather than by the order the ordinance prints them.

Key districts in the City and Borough of Juneau Code, Title 49 (Land Use) — a curated reference, not the exhaustive list. Confirm against the current adopted code.
Code	District	What it is for
Residential 4 districts
D-1	Residential (1 unit/acre)	Lowest-density tier of Juneau's density-based residential district system.
D-5	Residential (5 units/acre)	Mid-density residential district.
D-15	Residential (15 units/acre)	Higher-density residential district.
D-18	Residential (18 units/acre)	Highest-density tier of the D-district residential system.
Mixed-use 1 district
MU	Mixed Use	Blended residential and commercial development.
Commercial 3 districts
LC	Light Commercial	Smaller-scale commercial uses.
GC	General Commercial	Broad general commercial uses.
WC	Waterfront Commercial	Commercial uses along Juneau's downtown waterfront, tied to the port and cruise industry.
Industrial 2 districts
WI	Waterfront Industrial	Industrial and maritime-support uses along the waterfront.
I	Industrial	General industrial district.

Juneau zoning — common questions

What does D-5 zoning mean in Juneau?: D-5 is one of Juneau's density-based residential districts, permitting roughly five dwelling units per acre — the number in a "D" district directly sets the maximum density rather than a minimum lot size. Juneau's D districts range from D-1 (lowest density) to D-18 (highest).
Is Juneau rewriting its zoning code?: Yes — the City and Borough of Juneau launched a Title 49 rewrite in August 2024, with the first phase adopted in 2025. The rewrite is proceeding in phases, so developers should confirm with Community Development which chapters currently apply to a given parcel or use.
How do I find the zoning for a parcel in Juneau?: Juneau's Community Development Department maintains an interactive zoning GIS map covering the entire consolidated city-borough, since Juneau is a unified home-rule city-borough with areawide zoning. The department can also confirm whether a parcel falls under legacy Title 49 standards or the phased rewrite.

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Juneau zoning summaries on this page are provided for information, not legal advice. Confirm every project against the current adopted code for the jurisdiction.