Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Last Reviewed
15th Sep 2025
Date Published
27th Jun 2025

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Planning and Zoning for Chapel Hill, NC

Largest Zones in Chapel Hill, NC

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    The Zoning Map for the City of Chapel Hill 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 Chapel Hill, NC?

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

    Permitted Use TypePermitted Use Sub TypePercentageArea(sq. m)
    Parking84.45%22727.84
    Parking garage or lot84.45%22727.84
    Industrial0.38%103.58
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)1.24%333.53
    Mining, excavation and resource extraction3.59%966.72
    Storage and warehouses8.98%2415.74
    Manufacturing5.39%1451.20
    General industrial0.38%103.58
    Residential85.35%22969.85
    Two family dwelling85.35%22969.85
    Dwellings (unspecified)84.06%22622.08
    Communal housing85.10%22901.85
    Mobile and floating homes85.35%22969.85
    Multi family dwelling16.30%4387.25
    Single family dwelling85.35%22969.85
    Mechanical84.75%22808.22
    Utility structures4.05%1088.65
    Communication towers84.75%22808.22
    Agriculture84.64%22779.20
    Agricultural and hunting84.64%22779.20
    Other1.62%437.11
    Accessory85.74%23073.44
    Temporary uses84.45%22727.84
    Multiple9.40%2529.22
    Uncategorized1.62%437.11
    Retail5.61%1510.09
    Eating and drinking establishments1.84%496.01
    Professional services5.61%1510.09
    General retail3.77%1014.09
    Personal services5.61%1510.09
    Community85.24%22940.65
    Medical5.61%1510.09
    Public, quasi-public, and government85.52%23015.21
    Schools and universities85.24%22940.65
    Lodging85.13%22911.63
    Hotel/motel5.01%1347.62
    Short term rental85.13%22911.63
    Commercial5.39%1451.20
    Professional office5.81%1562.50
    General commercial5.61%1510.09
    Entertainment5.81%1562.50
    Non-retail sales1.43%384.70
    Automobile related uses5.81%1562.50
    Research and laboratory facilities5.39%1451.20