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Planning and Zoning for Boston, MA

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    What is the Land Use Allocation in Boston, Massachusetts?

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

    Permitted Use Type

    Permitted Use Sub Type

    Percentage

    Area(sq. m)

    Parking
    41.21%37056.42
    Parking garage or lot41.21%37056.42
    Industrial
    9.94%8934.62
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)38.42%34550.45
    Mining, excavation and resource extraction3.09%2779.96
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities9.88%8885.39
    Storage and warehouses39.93%35901.87
    Manufacturing37.61%33817.71
    Contractors office6.64%5969.25
    Hazardous materials handling or processing40.50%36415.54
    General industrial9.94%8934.62
    Residential
    66.87%60128.36
    Two family dwelling46.92%42188.40
    Mobile and floating homes32.27%29012.99
    Multi family dwelling45.97%41339.74
    Dwellings (unspecified)42.12%37872.95
    Single family dwelling56.24%50573.57
    Communal housing66.87%60128.36
    Mechanical
    18.52%16651.95
    Utility structures63.31%56927.84
    Communication towers18.52%16651.95
    Agriculture
    53.41%48022.94
    Agricultural and hunting53.41%48022.94
    Other
    62.81%56480.64
    Signage3.09%2779.96
    Accessory68.19%61311.96
    Uncategorized48.08%43232.08
    Temporary uses60.63%54520.61
    Multiple62.81%56480.64
    Retail
    37.71%33904.62
    Professional services45.86%41236.65
    General retail43.42%39044.49
    Personal services41.51%37325.07
    Eating and drinking establishments40.83%36710.98
    Restricted retail37.71%33904.62
    Community
    83.52%75095.61
    Schools and universities83.41%75002.82
    Medical45.26%40700.65
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure58.23%52360.59
    Public, quasi-public, and government83.52%75095.61
    Lodging
    37.99%34160.11
    Bed & breakfast23.79%21393.80
    Hotel/motel37.99%34160.11
    Commercial
    39.97%35941.59
    Professional office43.42%39041.54
    Entertainment41.02%36888.17
    Non-retail sales37.18%33435.56
    Automobile related uses36.03%32398.19
    General commercial32.70%29403.06
    Research and laboratory facilities39.97%35941.59

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