Burlington, North Carolina

Last Reviewed
8th Sep 2025
Date Published
17th Jun 2025

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Planning and Zoning for Burlington, NC

Largest Zones in Burlington, NC

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    The Zoning Map for the City of Burlington in NC 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 Burlington, NC?

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

    Permitted Use TypePermitted Use Sub TypePercentageArea(sq. m)
    Parking20.79%7484.78
    Parking garage or lot20.79%7484.78
    Industrial8.92%3210.68
    Contractors office8.92%3210.68
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)10.80%3888.63
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities0.83%299.17
    Storage and warehouses73.00%26287.51
    Manufacturing8.92%3210.68
    General industrial8.92%3210.68
    Residential62.20%22398.88
    Two family dwelling60.56%21806.78
    Dwellings (unspecified)60.56%21806.78
    Communal housing75.01%27010.47
    Mobile and floating homes3.52%1269.21
    Multi family dwelling63.40%22828.91
    Single family dwelling62.20%22398.88
    Mechanical75.84%27309.64
    Utility structures71.12%25609.56
    Communication towers75.84%27309.64
    Agriculture73.96%26631.69
    Agricultural and hunting73.96%26631.69
    Other8.92%3210.68
    Accessory62.20%22398.88
    Multiple69.48%25017.46
    Uncategorized8.92%3210.68
    Retail10.80%3888.63
    Restricted retail1.88%677.95
    General retail10.80%3888.63
    Personal services10.80%3888.63
    Community10.80%3888.63
    Medical8.92%3210.68
    Public, quasi-public, and government75.84%27309.64
    Schools and universities62.08%22353.04
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure10.80%3888.63
    Lodging61.52%22151.80
    Bed & breakfast61.52%22151.80
    Commercial8.92%3210.68
    General commercial10.80%3888.63
    Entertainment10.80%3888.63
    Non-retail sales8.92%3210.68
    Automobile related uses8.92%3210.68
    Research and laboratory facilities8.92%3210.68