What is a Zoning Ordinance?
Grand Rapids is split into zone districts. The Zoning Ordinance is the set of laws we have for these zones. We review land uses based on the location and other factors.
In each zone district land uses are:
- Permitted by Right (P) - Allowed in the zone district with Staff review
- Special Land Use (S) - Subject to Planning Commission review and approval
- Qualified Review (QR) - Subject to Planning Commission review and approval under certain conditions
- Prohibited (X)
The common zone types are residential, commercial, and industrial. The intent of zoning to keep our neighborhoods and businesses strong.
Read the Zoning Ordinance.
Zoning Ordinance Update
We are updating our Zoning Ordinance to align with the goals and vision of our completed Community Master Plan. This update will help guide future development, protect neighborhood character, and ensure our zoning regulations support the community’s priorities for growth, housing, sustainability, and quality of life.
Zoning in GR
For a brief overview of what zoning is and how it works in the City, please watch our Zoning 101 and Zoning 102 videos below.
Zoning 101
Zoning 102
Zoning Map
Want to look up zoning or other aspects of a property? An online public mapping system is available for looking up the zoning or other aspects of a particular property.
