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Watertown, Massachusetts

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2nd Mar 2026
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Planning and Zoning for Watertown, MA

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    What is the Land Use Allocation in Watertown, Massachusetts?

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

    Permitted Use Type

    Permitted Use Sub Type

    Percentage

    Area(sq. m)

    Parking
    		14.50%686.49
    Parking garage or lot14.50%686.49
    Industrial
    		12.88%609.45
    Storage and warehouses4.70%222.64
    Manufacturing12.88%609.45
    General industrial12.88%609.45
    Residential
    		41.70%1973.65
    Two family dwelling41.70%1973.84
    Multi family dwelling16.75%792.82
    Dwellings (unspecified)45.12%2135.56
    Single family dwelling56.64%2680.85
    Communal housing41.70%1973.65
    Mechanical
    		12.88%609.45
    Utility structures12.88%609.45
    Agriculture
    		91.64%4337.45
    Agricultural and hunting91.64%4337.45
    Other
    		91.64%4337.45
    Uncategorized12.88%609.45
    Multiple91.64%4337.45
    Retail
    		14.50%686.49
    General retail14.50%686.49
    Personal services14.50%686.49
    Eating and drinking establishments14.50%686.49
    Restricted retail14.50%686.49
    Community
    		91.64%4337.45
    Schools and universities91.64%4337.45
    Medical52.20%2470.66
    Public, quasi-public, and government91.64%4337.45
    Lodging
    		14.50%686.49
    Hotel/motel14.50%686.49
    Commercial
    		12.88%609.45
    Professional office14.50%686.49
    Entertainment12.88%609.45
    Non-retail sales12.88%609.45
    Automobile related uses8.71%412.13
    General commercial1.63%77.04
    Research and laboratory facilities12.88%609.45

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