Wilmington, North Carolina

Last Reviewed
10th Sep 2025
Date Published
27th Jun 2025

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Planning and Zoning for Wilmington, NC

Largest Zones in Wilmington, NC

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

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

    Permitted Use TypePermitted Use Sub TypePercentageArea(sq. m)
    Parking65.49%32560.58
    Parking garage or lot65.49%32560.58
    Industrial9.44%4695.68
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)11.49%5712.43
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities10.53%5235.43
    Storage and warehouses11.34%5640.60
    Manufacturing11.49%5712.43
    Contractors office11.49%5712.43
    General industrial9.44%4695.68
    Residential69.08%34346.68
    Two family dwelling19.91%9899.85
    Mobile and floating homes0.32%160.73
    Accessory dwelling unit12.09%6009.96
    Multi family dwelling20.73%10305.02
    Dwellings (unspecified)0.31%154.66
    Single family dwelling67.18%33401.76
    Communal housing69.08%34346.68
    Mechanical78.52%39042.36
    Utility structures78.52%39042.36
    Communication towers78.52%39042.36
    Agriculture66.44%33032.40
    Agricultural and hunting66.44%33032.40
    Other12.41%6169.03
    Accessory12.09%6009.96
    Multiple12.41%6169.03
    Retail9.44%4695.68
    Professional services14.13%7026.70
    General retail11.49%5712.43
    Personal services23.58%11722.38
    Eating and drinking establishments5.42%2695.24
    Restricted retail9.44%4695.68
    Community79.13%39344.30
    Schools and universities78.20%38881.63
    Medical5.28%2623.41
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure23.12%11495.90
    Public, quasi-public, and government79.13%39344.30
    Lodging56.99%28336.72
    Bed & breakfast55.58%27636.25
    Hotel/motel56.99%28336.72
    Commercial10.53%5235.43
    Professional office11.49%5712.43
    Entertainment11.49%5712.43
    Non-retail sales11.49%5712.43
    Automobile related uses5.28%2623.41
    General commercial11.34%5640.60
    Research and laboratory facilities10.53%5235.43