Zoning Districts in Cincinnati
Browse the zoning districts in Cincinnati, OH. Each zone type defines permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.
Cincinnati divides its land into 21 primary zoning districts. Select a zone below to view its permitted uses, setback requirements, height limits, and lot coverage standards.
Zoning Districts
SF-2
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SF-4
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SF-6
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SF-12
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MF-1
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MF-2
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MF-3
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MF-4
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MF-5
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C-1
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C-2
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C-3
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C-4
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C-5
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C-6
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MX-1
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MX-2
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MX-3
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I-1
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I-2
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I-3
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About Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati.
Source: Cincinnati Municipal Code Title XXVI (Zoning Code); Cincinnati Building Code. Last verified April 6, 2026. View source