Wake Forest, North Carolina

Last Reviewed
16th Sep 2025
Date Published
1st May 2025

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Planning and Zoning for Wake Forest, NC

Largest Zones in Wake Forest, NC

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    The Zoning Map for the City of Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest, NC?

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

    Permitted Use TypePermitted Use Sub TypePercentageArea(sq. m)
    Parking2.90%642.85
    Parking garage or lot2.90%642.85
    Industrial2.90%642.85
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)2.90%642.85
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities2.90%642.85
    Storage and warehouses2.90%642.85
    Manufacturing2.90%642.85
    Contractors office57.07%12646.11
    General industrial2.90%642.85
    Residential45.97%10187.57
    Two family dwelling16.61%3681.34
    Mobile and floating homes21.74%4816.60
    Accessory dwelling unit45.97%10187.57
    Single family dwelling45.97%10187.57
    Communal housing45.97%10187.57
    Mechanical48.87%10830.42
    Utility structures48.87%10830.42
    Communication towers48.87%10830.42
    Agriculture57.07%12646.11
    Agricultural and hunting57.07%12646.11
    Other57.07%12646.11
    Accessory48.87%10830.42
    Temporary uses57.07%12646.11
    Multiple57.07%12646.11
    Retail8.02%1778.12
    Professional services57.07%12646.11
    General retail57.07%12646.11
    Personal services8.02%1778.12
    Community57.07%12646.11
    Schools and universities5.12%1135.26
    Medical2.90%642.85
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure32.26%7149.08
    Public, quasi-public, and government57.07%12646.11
    Lodging45.97%10187.57
    Bed & breakfast45.97%10187.57
    Commercial2.90%642.85
    Entertainment57.07%12646.11
    Non-retail sales2.90%642.85
    Automobile related uses2.90%642.85