The Cleveland City Planning Commission Zoning Lookup Tool is the official Cleveland City Planning public map for users to see effective zoning and related geospatial data for the City of Cleveland.For full legal descriptions of each zoning code, please see Part IIIB of the official City of Cleveland Code of Ordinances.Parcel information is provided through Cuyahoga County GIS.InstructionsClicking on specific zoning districts or parcels prompts a pop-up description which provides additional information about the selected feature, including links to PDFs of the effective ordinance that established the feature.Layers may be turned on and off using the layer widget in the top-right corner. Update FrequencyMonthlyThis app uses the following dataset(s):Cleveland City Planning Zoning & Administrative Layers (please note, this is a snapshot for data users, use the viewer application for most recent information)ContactsXavier Bay, Cleveland Planning Commission, xbay@clevelandohio.gov

Weekly snapshot of Cleveland City Planning Commission datasets that are featured on the City Planning Zoning Viewer. For the official, most current record of zoning info, use the CPC Zoning Viewer.This file is an open-source geospatial (GIS) format called GeoPackage, which can contain multiple layers. It is similar to Esri's file geodatabase format. Free and open-source GIS software like QGIS, or software like ArcGIS, can read the information to view the tables and map the information.It includes the following mapping layers officially maintained by Cleveland City Planning Commission:Planner Assignment AreasPlanned Unit Development OverlayResidential FacilitiesResidential Facilities 1000 ft. BufferPolice DistrictsLandmarks / Historic LayersLocal Landmark PointsLocal Landmark ParcelsLocal Landmark DistrictsNational Historic DistrictsCentral Business DistrictDesign Review RegionsDesign Review DistrictsOverlay Frontage LinesForm & PRO Overlay DistrictsLive-Work Overlay DistrictsSpecific SetbacksStreet CenterlinesZoningUpdate FrequencyWeekly on Mondays at 4:30 AMContactCity Planning Commission, Zoning & Technology

This layer outlines specific zones or regions governed by a Form-Based Code (FBC) framework. Form-Based Codes regulate development based on the physical form of buildings and spaces rather than traditional land use categories. The layer identifies areas where urban design principles such as building height, setbacks, and architectural styles are dictated by the FBC to achieve desired community aesthetics and functionality. This spatial dataset serves as a reference for planning, zoning, and development decisions aligned with form-based principles. These districts are in effect in the FBC pilot neighborhoods.Data GlossaryZone Code: Code name of Form-Based Code district. See Use District for full description.Height District: Height rules for this districtUse District: Description of district type.Code Link: Link to Cleveland Form-Based Code document, jumping to reference details for the relevant distrctUpdate FrequencyStatic (as needed)This dataset is featured in the following application(s):Form-Based Code ExplorerContactsCity Planning Commission- Zoning and Technology

DescriptionThis dataset outlines specific zones or regions designated under a Form-Based Code (FBC) framework. Unlike traditional zoning, form-based codes emphasize the physical form of buildings and public spaces over land use. These zones guide community design through parameters such as building height, setbacks, and architectural styles. The dataset provides a spatial reference for planning, zoning, and development decisions aligned with form-based design principles. The data was created by digitizing PDFs of approved Form-Based Code plans, accessible via links listed in the Ordinance Link column of the dataset.

Applications Featuring This DatasetForm-Based Code Explorer

Data GlossarySee the Attributes section below for details about each column in this dataset.

Update FrequencyWhen FBC neighborhood regions change.


ContactCity Planning Commission – Zoning and Technology