Chester, Pennsylvania

Last Reviewed
20th Nov 2025
Date Published
22nd Jan 2025

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Planning and Zoning for Chester, PA

Largest Zones in Chester, PA

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    The Zoning Map for the City of Chester in PA 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 Chester, PA?

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

    Permitted Use TypePermitted Use Sub TypePercentageArea(sq. m)
    Parking47.64%2466.27
    Parking garage or lot47.64%2466.27
    Residential36.87%1908.75
    Two family dwelling32.79%1697.68
    Dwellings (unspecified)36.87%1908.75
    Communal housing36.87%1908.75
    Mobile and floating homes36.87%1908.75
    Multi family dwelling36.87%1908.75
    Single family dwelling36.87%1908.75
    Mechanical47.64%2466.27
    Utility structures47.64%2466.27
    Communication towers47.64%2466.27
    Agriculture47.64%2466.27
    Agricultural and hunting47.64%2466.27
    Other47.64%2466.27
    Signage47.64%2466.27
    Accessory47.64%2466.27
    Temporary uses47.64%2466.27
    Multiple47.64%2466.27
    Retail0.52%26.84
    General retail0.52%26.84
    Personal services0.52%26.84
    Community47.64%2466.27
    Public, quasi-public, and government47.64%2466.27
    Schools and universities47.64%2466.27
    Lodging36.87%1908.75
    Bed & breakfast36.87%1908.75
    Commercial10.77%557.52
    Entertainment10.77%557.52