Modesto, California

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Planning and Zoning for Modesto, CA

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    What is the Land Use Allocation in Modesto, California?

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

    Permitted Use Type

    Permitted Use Sub Type

    Percentage

    Area(Acres)

    Community
    63.18%29120.80
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure10.01%4615.84
    Medical61.77%28470.03
    Public, quasi-public, and government62.49%28801.79
    Schools and universities61.88%28520.40
    Lodging
    62.07%28609.82
    Hotel/motel13.11%6043.12
    Bed & breakfast50.75%23390.77
    Commercial
    27.14%12507.25
    General commercial13.74%6334.37
    Professional office13.27%6117.87
    Research and laboratory facilities9.88%4551.68
    Automobile related uses12.47%5748.06
    Entertainment11.78%5429.97
    Non-retail sales12.84%5919.25
    Other
    76.46%35241.20
    Multiple75.26%34685.70
    Signage0.70%324.03
    Accessory60.01%27656.71
    Temporary uses60.01%27661.04
    Uncategorized0.18%82.19
    Retail
    62.36%28742.87
    Restricted retail59.34%27352.42
    Professional services1.98%912.47
    Personal services12.91%5950.50
    General retail13.35%6151.12
    Eating and drinking establishments12.47%5746.60
    Parking
    59.70%27517.22
    Parking garage or lot59.70%27517.22
    Industrial
    13.37%6160.61
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)12.36%5695.76
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities10.55%4864.75
    Storage and warehouses10.87%5011.40
    Manufacturing9.54%4394.84
    Contractors office11.67%5377.39
    Hazardous materials handling or processing5.64%2600.21
    General industrial11.28%5197.81
    Agriculture
    60.08%27693.54
    Agricultural and hunting60.08%27693.54
    Residential
    81.13%37392.97
    Multi family dwelling mixed use0.02%8.90
    Two family dwelling2.15%991.19
    Mobile and floating homes59.60%27470.71
    Accessory dwelling unit49.86%22979.25
    Multi family dwelling15.11%6963.89
    Dwellings (unspecified)63.17%29116.89
    Single family dwelling52.44%24170.41
    Communal housing56.09%25852.12
    Mechanical
    76.36%35194.72
    Utility structures75.94%35001.08
    Communication towers59.38%27366.90

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