Erie, Pennsylvania

Last Reviewed
21st Nov 2025
Date Published
1st Jul 2023

The following data is available for this address

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Planning and Zoning for Erie, PA

Largest Zones in Erie, PA

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    The Zoning Map for the City of Erie 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 Erie, PA?

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

    Permitted Use TypePermitted Use Sub TypePercentageArea(sq. m)
    Parking90.58%20888.45
    Parking garage or lot90.58%20888.45
    Industrial20.71%4775.81
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)6.68%1541.45
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities19.06%4395.84
    Storage and warehouses26.09%6015.82
    Manufacturing22.54%5198.34
    General industrial20.71%4775.81
    Residential64.53%14879.98
    Two family dwelling23.66%5455.13
    Dwellings (unspecified)60.27%13897.47
    Communal housing61.57%14198.61
    Mobile and floating homes3.28%757.44
    Accessory dwelling unit70.17%16180.67
    Multi family dwelling32.17%7419.11
    Single family dwelling64.53%14879.98
    Mechanical92.11%21239.81
    Utility structures93.76%21619.78
    Communication towers92.11%21239.81
    Agriculture21.04%4852.58
    Agricultural and hunting21.04%4852.58
    Other16.12%3716.35
    Signage18.05%4161.30
    Accessory93.76%21619.78
    Temporary uses1.65%379.97
    Multiple16.12%3716.35
    Retail28.12%6483.84
    Eating and drinking establishments22.48%5183.15
    Restricted retail14.04%3238.37
    Professional services13.47%3106.55
    General retail13.47%3106.55
    Personal services28.12%6483.84
    Community18.55%4277.34
    Medical5.12%1180.52
    Public, quasi-public, and government93.76%21619.78
    Schools and universities70.26%16201.79
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure18.55%4277.34
    Lodging73.04%16843.97
    Bed & breakfast20.92%4823.97
    Hotel/motel8.52%1963.98
    Short term rental73.04%16843.97
    Commercial5.05%1163.97
    Professional office29.36%6771.06
    General commercial10.04%2315.35
    Entertainment28.12%6483.84
    Non-retail sales6.69%1541.73
    Automobile related uses24.95%5752.51
    Research and laboratory facilities5.05%1163.97