The Zone-Based. landuse Information System(ZBLIS) is an useful information system for city administrators and researchers for planning and analysis. The purpose of this study is to establish concept and methodology of the ZBLIS. The concept of Planning Analysis Zone(PAZ), as a basic unit of analysis, was defined to establish the ZBLIS. Then, various PAZs were suggested through a case study of Pohang city. Also, various useful attribute data were recommended in this study for ZBLIS. Digital Maps were used to establish ZBLIS. Among 730 subcategory items in the Digital Maps, some necessary items were selected for ZBLIS. A 84 items was recommended to be use of the ZBLIS. And 250 more items were recommended for more detailed analysis of the ZBLIS. While previous studies of landuse infonnatiom systems have focused on establishing Parcel-based Landuse Infonnation Systems, it is meaningful that this study is trying to recognize the significance of the ZBLIS and suggest the concept and methodology of the ZBLIS.