Chesapeake, Virginia

Last Reviewed
11th Sep 2025
Date Published
21st Jul 2025

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Planning and Zoning for Chesapeake, VA

Largest Zones in Chesapeake, VA

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    The Zoning Map for the City of Chesapeake in VA 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 Chesapeake, VA?

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

    Permitted Use TypePermitted Use Sub TypePercentageArea(sq. m)
    Parking7.01%24489.51
    Parking garage or lot7.01%24489.51
    Industrial8.85%30929.50
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)53.47%186927.43
    Mining, excavation and resource extraction95.84%335015.26
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities53.26%186185.11
    Storage and warehouses53.26%186185.11
    Manufacturing52.69%184196.51
    Contractors office77.07%269428.76
    Hazardous materials handling or processing4.69%16395.54
    General industrial8.85%30929.50
    Residential52.01%181822.93
    Two family dwelling3.32%11617.31
    Mobile and floating homes77.91%272351.68
    Multi family dwelling20.45%71486.41
    Single family dwelling68.84%240630.13
    Communal housing52.01%181822.93
    Mechanical95.84%335015.26
    Utility structures95.84%335015.26
    Communication towers95.84%335015.26
    Agriculture95.84%335015.26
    Agricultural and hunting95.84%335015.26
    Other99.99%349521.67
    Signage2.32%8093.97
    Accessory72.02%251771.60
    Uncategorized46.26%161695.60
    Temporary uses63.49%221954.53
    Multiple99.99%349521.67
    Retail6.44%22500.91
    Professional services71.69%250613.23
    General retail70.83%247602.41
    Personal services22.11%77300.31
    Eating and drinking establishments53.26%186185.11
    Restricted retail6.44%22500.91
    Community99.99%349521.67
    Schools and universities71.32%249306.87
    Medical71.69%250613.23
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure77.29%270171.09
    Public, quasi-public, and government99.99%349521.67
    Lodging5.84%20425.69
    Bed & breakfast46.26%161695.60
    Hotel/motel5.84%20425.69
    Commercial7.01%24489.51
    Professional office99.66%348363.30
    Entertainment53.59%187343.48
    Non-retail sales6.44%22500.91
    Automobile related uses6.44%22500.91
    General commercial11.16%38995.92
    Research and laboratory facilities7.01%24489.51