Using Zoning Data
Browse zoning across 25,000+ jurisdictions and generate detailed parcel reports.
Using Zoning Data#
Pillar includes a nationwide zoning overlay covering 25,000+ jurisdictions. You can browse zoning visually on the map and generate detailed reports on individual parcels to understand development controls.
Zoning and Future Land Use overlays require Pro or Pro Annual. Free accounts can view an example before upgrading. Licensed county add-ons are separate. See the overlay example.
Turning on the zoning overlay#
- Open the Layers panel on the map
- Find Zoning under the Administrative section
- Toggle it on
The overlay appears at zoom level 15 and above — zoom in to see zoning boundaries. Each zone is color-coded by type:
| Color | Zone Type |
|---|---|
| Green | Residential (Single Family) |
| Red | Multi-Family Residential |
| Blue | Commercial |
| Orange | Industrial |
| Purple | Office |
| Cyan | Mixed Use |
| Light Green | Agricultural |
| Brown | Public |
Click any zoning polygon on the map to see a popup with the zone type, zone code, and zone subtype.
Generating a zoning report#
For deeper analysis on a specific parcel, open the property details panel and click the Zoning tab. Click Get Zoning Report to generate a detailed report.
Free accounts include three report samples. After the samples, uncached reports cost 3.5 credits each. Cached reports are free — once generated, you can view the report again at no charge.
What the report includes#
Summary
- Zoning classification (code)
- Zone name
- Zone type
- Jurisdiction
- Link to the municipal zoning code (when available)
Use Summary A quick-reference grid showing whether key use types are permitted:
- Single Family — allowed or not
- Multi-Family — allowed or not
- Commercial — allowed or not
- Industrial — allowed or not
Development Standards Detailed controls that govern what can be built, including:
- Maximum height (feet)
- Lot coverage (%)
- Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
- Density (units per acre)
- Minimum lot area (sq ft)
- Front, side, and rear setbacks (feet)
Permitted Uses A list of uses allowed as-of-right — no special approval needed.
Conditional Uses Uses that require approval (e.g., a special use permit or variance).
Prohibited Uses Uses that are not allowed under the current zoning classification.
Tips#
- Use the overlay to quickly scan an area's zoning makeup before running searches
- Combine the zoning overlay with the Analyze tool to understand both zoning and market dynamics
- Zoning reports are cached per parcel — generate once and revisit anytime for free