Zoning Districts in Raleigh
Browse the zoning districts in Raleigh, NC. Each zone type defines permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.
Raleigh divides its land into 22 primary zoning districts. Select a zone below to view its permitted uses, setback requirements, height limits, and lot coverage standards.
Zoning Districts
R-1
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R-2
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R-4
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R-6
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R-10
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RX-3
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RX-5
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RX-7
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NX-3
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CX-3
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CX-5
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CX-7
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DX-3
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DX-5
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DX-7
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DX-12
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MX-3
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MX-5
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MX-7
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IX-1
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IX-2
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IX-3
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About Raleigh Zoning
Zoning districts define what can be built, how large structures can be, and how close buildings can be to property lines and neighboring structures. Understanding the zoning district for your property is the first step in any building project in Raleigh.
Source: Raleigh Unified Development Ordinance; NC Session Law 2023-87 (HB 488). Last verified April 5, 2026. View source