What is Zoning?

Zoning is a set of laws that govern how land can be used in a specific area. Zoning laws are in place in most municipalities in the United States. 
 

Purpose of zoning 

  • Zoning laws regulate land use, building heights & designs, lot size, and density.
  • Zoning laws can help build cities or keep areas rural.
  • Zoning laws can also be used to limit or ban certain businesses or housing types from certain areas.

 

Zoning & Overlay Districts

 

 

 

Chief Building Inspector

Jason Corbell Chief Building Inspector/Code Enforcement P.O. Box 74, 133 US Hwy 158 W. Ste B Camden, 27921 (252) 338-1919 x234 Mobile: (252) 273-1823 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. vCard
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