What are zoning codes?

Zoning codes are regulations that govern and dictate how land is used and developed. Typically enacted by local governments such as cities and counties, zoning codes are designed to promote public health, safety, and welfare and to ensure that land is used in a way that is economically viable and compatible with the surrounding environment.

What is a zoning report?

A zoning report is a document that provides information about the zoning regulations and restrictions that apply to a specific property, typically including the zoning district, permitted uses, and building controls such as setback, height, and parking.

What different types of zoning reports are available?

Various zoning reports are commonly available and in some cases, legally required, including brief zoning reports, summary zoning reports, full zoning reports, and documentation such as zoning verification letters.

How to get a zoning report for Cedar Rapids, iowa?

By visiting an individual city page, individuals can purchase zoning reports by searching for a property or clicking on the interactive zoning map, confirming the purchase, and then receiving the zoning report as a PDF in their email.

What is the biggest zone in Cedar Rapids, iowa?

The largest and most common zone in Cedar Rapids, iowa, is S-RL1/Suburban Residential Low Single Unit which is 5859.42.

What is the smallest zone in Cedar Rapids, iowa?

The smallest and least common zone in Cedar Rapids, iowa, is U-VR/Urban Village Residential which is 0.28.

How many different types of zones are in Cedar Rapids, iowa?

Cedar Rapids, iowa, has a total of 35 different types of zones.

What are the different types of zoning districts in Cedar Rapids, iowa?

Cedar Rapids, iowa, has multiple zoning districts that can be found above. [link to scroll up on the page to the zoning districts table]

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Last Reviewed

10th Feb 2025

Date Published

19th Nov 2024

The following data is available for this address

Zoning

Zone Code
Zone Name
Zone type
Zone sub type
Zone guide
Link
City name

Permitted Uses

Prohibited
As of right
Special uses
See code uses
Conditional uses

Building Controls

Assorted
Far control
Lot control
Density control
Coverage control
Pervious control
Lot width control
Rear setback control
Side setback control
Front setback control
Building height control

Parking Requirements

Medical
General Commercial
General Industrial
Utility Structures
Storage and Warehouses
Dwellings (Unspecified)
Agricultural and Hunting
Schools and Universities
Public Quasi-public and Government
Transportation Facilities and Infrastructure
Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)

Largest Zones in Cedar Rapids, IA

Suburban Residential Low Single Unit - S-RL1
General Industrial - I-GI
Agriculture - A-AG
Public Parks And Open Space - P-PO
Suburban Residential Large Lot - S-RLL

The Zoning Map for the City of Cedar Rapids in IA divides the city’s real estate into zones differentiated according to land use and building regulations.

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What is the Land Use Allocation in Cedar Rapids, IA?

The following table illustrates how land is allocated for various uses within Cedar Rapids, IA as defined by city ordinances.

Permitted Use Type	Permitted Use Sub Type	Percentage	Area(sq. m)
parking		77.46%	68092.81
	parking garage or lot	77.46%	68092.81
industrial		36.72%	32276.21
	equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)	26.59%	23377.93
	mining, excavation and resource extraction	21.96%	19301.95
	mills, plants, and other processing facilities	31.64%	27816.33
	storage and warehouses	36.20%	31822.04
	contractors office	10.19%	8956.15
	hazardous materials handling or processing	6.65%	5848.71
	general industrial	36.72%	32276.21
residential		69.32%	60937.08
	multi family dwelling mixed use	10.19%	8956.15
	two family dwelling	8.98%	7892.81
	mobile and floating homes	1.20%	1055.20
	accessory dwelling unit	10.19%	8956.15
	multi family dwelling	16.80%	14770.66
	single family dwelling	54.09%	47548.86
	communal housing	69.32%	60937.08
mechanical		98.36%	86469.53
	utility structures	98.37%	86474.35
	communication towers	98.36%	86469.53
agriculture		98.36%	86469.53
	agricultural and hunting	98.36%	86469.53
other		57.11%	50202.07
	accessory	10.19%	8956.15
	temporary uses	10.19%	8956.15
	multiple	57.11%	50202.07
retail		15.26%	13412.75
	professional services	10.19%	8954.64
	general retail	10.19%	8956.15
	personal services	37.82%	33244.20
	eating and drinking establishments	15.26%	13412.75
	restricted retail	15.26%	13412.75
community		98.37%	86474.35
	schools and universities	85.73%	75360.37
	medical	50.28%	44202.10
	transportation facilities and infrastructure	2.95%	2593.89
	public, quasi-public, and government	98.37%	86474.35
lodging		15.32%	13467.40
	bed & breakfast	64.57%	56764.76
	hotel/motel	15.32%	13467.40
commercial		16.83%	14798.53
	entertainment	34.54%	30365.80
	automobile related uses	26.60%	23379.44
	general commercial	21.91%	19258.15
	research and laboratory facilities	16.83%	14798.53

Cedar Rapids, Iowa Zoning Districts: What Do They Mean?

Zoning districts in the USA are defined as areas regulated by specific laws that determine land use, building types, and development rules. Planning and Zoning guides urban and suburban development in alignment with community needs for safety and growth. Districts allow for diverse development, such as residential, commercial, industrial, or mixed-use, each with unique regulations.

Zone Code	Area (Acres)	Description
A-AG Agriculture	5165.05	The agricultural district is intended for use in rural areas of the city to preserve farming, agricultural production and prime farmland soil while minimizing development pressures or conflicts on agricultural uses from residential or other uses.
A-RR Rural Residential	292.19	This district is intended to be a setting for very low density and very large lot residential development at a density of up to one unit per acre.
I-GI General Industrial	5516.16	The general industrial district is intended to accommodate uses with one or more of the characteristics like intensive use of property, open uses and or storage, industrial processes which may involve significant amounts of heat, mechanical and chemical processing, large amounts of materials transfer, extended or multiple shift operation, large scaled structures and the like such uses often function best in association with other similar or supportive uses.

What is Zoning Code?

Zoning codes have shaped major U.S. cities for over a century, serving as the backbone of urban development by defining the permissible land uses and activities within neighborhoods. Zoning regulations enable cities to exercise control over the use and development of land, establishing clear guidelines for commercial, industrial, residential, and agricultural purposes. Planning and Zoning determines the possibilities and limitations for construction on a property.

What is a Zoning Map?

A zoning map is a visual representation used by local governments to display and define zoning and permitted land uses within specific areas of a region. It is an important tool for planning and zoning, and development and clearly depicts zoning designations. In addition to hard-copy versions, some city offices provide PDF zoning map documents and in some rare cases, a digital map. Zoneomics collects planning and zoning data directly from the source to create standardized and searchable digital zoning maps.

What solutions does Zoneomics offer?

Zoneomics users can purchase Brief Zoning Reports, Summary Zoning Reports, Full Zoning Reports, and Zoning Verification Letters from our website. We also offer a comprehensive Web App that allows you to search across zoning maps, find the relevant zoning information for a particular property, and purchase zoning reports. Users can also use the Property Prospect search feature to find properties across entire cities based on zoning codes, permitted land uses, and building controls. We also provide a unique set of Zoning Data APIs including Zoning Map Tiles, Zoning Data, Permitted Land Uses, Building Controls, and more.

How Does Planning and Zoning Impact Real Estate Values?

Planning and Zoning plays a pivotal role in the entire lifecycle of a home and significantly influences various stages. Extensive research conducted by Zillow has underscored the importance of zoning regulations, showing their impact on home values. According to Zillow Research, housing markets with stricter land use regulations experienced the highest growth in home values. The most restrictive metropolitan areas witnessed an average appreciation of 23.4%, more than double that of the least restrictive metros. It's worth noting that zoning regulations are determined locally, and different cities may have varying degrees of restrictiveness. Furthermore, even within a city's planning and zoning, individual zones can vary in their level of restrictions, including different types of single-family zones. Zoneomics offers the most detailed coverage of zoning data, providing valuable insights and zoning maps for you to integrate and grow your business. These insights encompass zone codes, permitted land uses, re-zonings, variances, density controls, built-form controls, envelopes, housing supply data, employment generation, underutilized parcels, short-term rental permissibility, and information on proponents and developers. With Zoneomics, you gain access to extensive planning and zoning information to enhance your understanding and decision-making.