Charlottesville, Virginia

Last Reviewed
11th Sep 2025
Date Published
30th Jul 2025

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Planning and Zoning for Charlottesville, VA

Largest Zones in Charlottesville, VA

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    The Zoning Map for the City of Charlottesville in VA 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 Charlottesville, VA?

    The following table illustrates how land is allocated for various uses within Charlottesville, VA as defined by city ordinances.

    Permitted Use TypePermitted Use Sub TypePercentageArea(sq. m)
    Parking24.82%2195.62
    Parking garage or lot24.82%2195.62
    Industrial9.09%803.95
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities17.06%1509.66
    Storage and warehouses24.82%2195.62
    Manufacturing1.33%117.98
    General industrial9.09%803.95
    Residential62.98%5572.35
    Mobile and floating homes8.56%757.51
    Multi family dwelling53.90%4768.40
    Dwellings (unspecified)62.98%5572.35
    Communal housing62.98%5572.35
    Mechanical24.82%2195.62
    Utility structures78.71%6964.03
    Communication towers24.82%2195.62
    Agriculture24.82%2195.62
    Agricultural and hunting24.82%2195.62
    Other24.82%2195.62
    Accessory78.71%6964.03
    Temporary uses78.71%6964.03
    Multiple24.82%2195.62
    Retail9.09%803.95
    Professional services9.09%803.95
    General retail24.82%2195.62
    Personal services24.82%2195.62
    Eating and drinking establishments9.09%803.95
    Restricted retail9.09%803.95
    Community78.71%6964.03
    Schools and universities78.71%6964.03
    Medical24.82%2195.62
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure24.82%2195.62
    Public, quasi-public, and government78.71%6964.03
    Lodging53.90%4768.40
    Hotel/motel21.09%1866.06
    Short term rental53.90%4768.40
    Commercial24.82%2195.62
    Professional office24.82%2195.62
    Entertainment78.71%6964.03
    Non-retail sales1.33%117.98
    Automobile related uses1.33%117.98
    Research and laboratory facilities24.82%2195.62