The land use designations depicted in this dataset guide the general distribution and location of various land uses in the City of Kent. These designations guide the character of development patterns, which impact aesthetics, mobility, housing, environmental and public health, and economic development. Land use designations are implemented through the city's zoning districts map and zoning ordinance, KCC Chapter 15. Definitions for individual land use designations can be found in the city's most recently adopted comprehensive plan. It is current through Ord. 4506, which takes effect on 01/09/25.