Understanding Zoning in Wake Forest, NC
Zoning determines how land in a city or town can be used—whether for homes, businesses, factories, or parks. This educational tool helps residents understand the system shaping their neighborhoods.
Zoning Categories Explained
Residential Zones
Areas for housing: single-family homes, duplexes, and apartments.
Commercial Zones
Zones for shops, offices, restaurants, and local businesses.
Industrial Zones
Spaces for manufacturing, warehousing, and large-scale facilities.
Site Contents
Explore a live, color-coded zoning map of Wake Forest. Click zones to see their rules and examples.
Understand what each zoning class (like GR3 or RMX) allows—uses, rules, and building examples.
View data visualizations like pie charts, bar graphs, and R-powered insights from Wake Forest zoning data.
Learn why this resource was created, how the data was prepared, and how you can use it for advocacy or learning.