Worcester, Massachusetts

Last Reviewed
22nd Apr 2025
Date Published
22nd Aug 2024

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Planning and Zoning for Worcester, MA

Largest Zones in Worcester, MA

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    The Zoning Map for the City of Worcester in MA divides the city’s real estate into zones differentiated according to land use and building regulations.

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    What is the Land Use Allocation in Worcester, MA?

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

    Permitted Use TypePermitted Use Sub TypePercentageArea(sq. m)
    Parking100.00%44962.44
    Parking garage or lot100.00%44962.44
    Industrial100.00%44962.44
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)23.68%10648.49
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities20.29%9123.76
    Storage and warehouses100.00%44962.44
    Manufacturing20.46%9197.87
    General industrial100.00%44962.44
    Residential84.45%37970.46
    Two family dwelling41.30%18568.33
    Dwellings (unspecified)10.74%4830.10
    Communal housing100.00%44962.44
    Multi family dwelling41.30%18568.33
    Single family dwelling84.45%37970.46
    Mechanical100.00%44962.44
    Utility structures100.00%44962.44
    Communication towers100.00%44962.44
    Agriculture100.00%44962.44
    Agricultural and hunting100.00%44962.44
    Other93.00%41813.54
    Accessory100.00%44962.44
    Temporary uses100.00%44962.44
    Multiple93.00%41813.54
    Retail54.59%24546.06
    Eating and drinking establishments26.57%11947.90
    Restricted retail24.36%10952.06
    Professional services27.62%12419.92
    General retail27.62%12419.92
    Personal services54.59%24546.06
    Community26.57%11947.90
    Medical89.61%40288.82
    Public, quasi-public, and government100.00%44962.44
    Schools and universities100.00%44962.44
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure26.57%11947.90
    Lodging26.57%11947.90
    Bed & breakfast76.65%34465.16
    Hotel/motel26.57%11947.90
    Commercial27.62%12419.92
    Professional office36.17%16262.82
    General commercial9.69%4358.07
    Entertainment23.56%10591.63
    Non-retail sales23.68%10648.49
    Automobile related uses23.68%10648.49
    Research and laboratory facilities27.62%12419.92