Zoning Ordinance

Because it controls the use of land, the zoning ordinance is probably the single most effective means of implementing a community’s comprehensive plan and land use plan. The City’s current zoning ordinance is available at the following link:   https://ecode360.com/34414578

Zoning Map

Zoning Districts, which designate certain uses as permitted or restricted in certain areas, guide orderly development of the City. 

Before making financial or development decisions based on zoning information, please contact the Planning Division to verify the accuracy of the online information, or submit a request for a Zoning Verification Letter.

View a PDF of the 2022 Zoning Map here

The best way to view zoning information is using the McGIS Interactive Map Viewer.

There are zoning districts for agricultural, residential, office, business, and manufacturing uses.

• There are special districts for the airport, university, and public uses such as parks. 
• Overlay districts have requirements in addition to the zoning district that they affect. For example, the airport noise impact overlay serves to restrict the development of noise-sensitive uses in areas with unique noise impacts emanating from aircraft operations.
• The S-4 Historic preservation overlay requires a review by the Historic Preservation Commission before altering the exterior features of a historic structure.

Zoning Ordinance and Map Changes

Changes to the Zoning Ordinance and Map follow a structured process, including public hearings.  The current Zoning Code went into effect on March 11, 2019, and some of the information related to major changes may be found below.

• Annually, the City adopts an Official Zoning Map.  Click here for the current adopting Resolution.
• R-3B District Analysis
• Creation of the R-D (Downtown Neighborhood Residence) District

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