Cincinnati Zoning

C-5 Zone in Cincinnati, OH

C-5 zoning district rules in Cincinnati, OH. Permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.

Commercial District— Central Business District

The C-5 zone in Cincinnati, OH is a commercial district (Central Business District). Permits the widest range of commercial uses at maximum intensity. Applied to downtown cores where high-density mixed commercial uses are appropriate.

Common Permitted Uses

  • Office towers
  • Retail
  • Hotels
  • Entertainment
  • Financial services
  • Mixed-use development

Permits the widest range of commercial uses at maximum intensity. Applied to downtown cores where high-density mixed commercial uses are appropriate.

Parking Requirements

Varies by use and location. Over-the-Rhine and downtown have reduced or waived parking minimums as part of transit-oriented development policies.

Source: Cincinnati Municipal Code Title XXVI (Zoning Code); Cincinnati Building Code. Last verified April 6, 2026. View source

Last updated: April 6, 2026
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