Cary, North Carolina

Last Reviewed
16th Sep 2025
Date Published
22nd May 2025

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Planning and Zoning for Cary, NC

Largest Zones in Cary, NC

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    The Zoning Map for the City of Cary 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 Cary, NC?

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

    Permitted Use TypePermitted Use Sub TypePercentageArea(sq. m)
    Parking11.48%6614.03
    Parking garage or lot11.48%6614.03
    Industrial1.37%786.72
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)1.37%786.72
    Mining, excavation and resource extraction1.37%786.72
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities6.75%3886.69
    Storage and warehouses4.23%2434.89
    Manufacturing4.23%2434.89
    General industrial1.37%786.72
    Residential54.87%31618.77
    Two family dwelling6.48%3734.45
    Mobile and floating homes17.82%10265.59
    Accessory dwelling unit17.82%10265.59
    Multi family dwelling6.48%3734.45
    Dwellings (unspecified)6.48%3734.45
    Single family dwelling40.77%23494.49
    Communal housing54.87%31618.77
    Mechanical54.87%31618.77
    Utility structures54.87%31618.77
    Communication towers54.87%31618.77
    Agriculture54.87%31618.77
    Agricultural and hunting54.87%31618.77
    Other87.65%50505.81
    Accessory54.87%31618.77
    Multiple87.65%50505.81
    Retail2.85%1640.87
    Professional services4.23%2434.89
    General retail4.23%2434.89
    Personal services19.31%11125.48
    Eating and drinking establishments54.87%31618.77
    Restricted retail2.85%1640.87
    Community54.87%31618.77
    Schools and universities47.61%27432.33
    Medical4.23%2434.89
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure10.69%6162.04
    Public, quasi-public, and government54.87%31618.77
    Lodging17.93%10331.45
    Bed & breakfast15.16%8734.43
    Hotel/motel17.93%10331.45
    Commercial1.37%786.72
    Professional office4.23%2434.89
    Entertainment54.87%31618.77
    Non-retail sales4.14%2383.74
    Automobile related uses4.23%2434.89
    General commercial2.86%1648.17
    Research and laboratory facilities1.37%786.72