Zoning Code

A zoning code — also called a zoning designation, zone district, or land use classification — is an alphanumeric label assigned to every parcel of land that specifies what uses are permitted on that property and what development standards apply. Zoning codes are the legal foundation of land use regulation in the United States and are set by local governments. Each designation unlocks a specific set of rules governing permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, lot coverage maximums, and minimum lot sizes — the full framework that determines what you can build and how.