Roswell, Georgia Zoning Map
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Roswell, Georgia Zoning Districts: What Do They Mean?
Zoning districts are areas regulated by specific laws that determine land use, building types, and development rules. Each district below shows its zone type. Roswell's ordinance does not state permitted uses as citywide flags, so they are read from each district's own table rather than summarised here.
| Zone Code | Category | Area | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
RS-18 Single Family Suburban | - | 4,825.3 ac | Standards & uses → |
RS-30 Single Family Estate | - | 4,367.7 ac | Standards & uses → |
PRD Planned Residential Development | - | 3,052.5 ac | Standards & uses → |
CIV Civic And Institutional | - | 1,863.7 ac | Standards & uses → |
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Run it →How is Roswell zoned?
Roswell regulates land through 30 zoning districts, and the residential system states lot size in the code across an unusually wide range. Districts run RS-6, RS-9, RS-12, RS-18, RS-30 and RS-87, described as small lot, suburban and estate. RS-18 is the largest at roughly 4,825 acres and RS-30 second at about 4,368, so the city sits predominantly at the lower intensities.
The mixed use family is the more distinctive element. Roswell carries a commercial mixed use district at roughly 536 acres, a neighborhood mixed use district at about 207, and a residential mixed use district at roughly 126. Providing three separate mixed use categories distinguished by their dominant character, rather than one generic district, lets the city apply mixed use at different scales.
Parkway Village at roughly 386 acres is a named district for a specific corridor, and a Commercial Corridor district covers about 182 acres.
Planned Residential Development is the third largest classification at roughly 3,053 acres, and Civic And Institutional covers about 1,864. Parks And Recreation covers roughly 1,637 acres with a separate conservation and open space district at about 190. A townhouse district covers roughly 496 acres and two multifamily districts add roughly 963 more. This is pre-development intelligence, not legal advice - verify with the local planning department before acquisition.
Roswell zoning: frequently asked questions
How wide is Roswell's residential range?
Unusually wide. Districts run RS-6, RS-9, RS-12, RS-18, RS-30 and RS-87, described as small lot, suburban and estate. RS-18 is the largest at roughly 4,825 acres and RS-30 second at about 4,368.
How does Roswell zone for mixed use?
Through three separate districts distinguished by dominant character: commercial mixed use at roughly 536 acres, neighborhood mixed use at about 207, and residential mixed use at roughly 126. That lets the city apply mixed use at different scales.
What is Parkway Village?
A named district covering roughly 386 acres along a specific corridor. Roswell also carries a Commercial Corridor district at about 182 acres, so corridors are addressed through dedicated designations.
How much land is under planned residential development?
Roughly 3,053 acres, the third largest classification in the city. Where it applies, the approved plan governs rather than the citywide district tables.
How much attached and multifamily housing capacity is there?
A townhouse district covers roughly 496 acres and two multifamily districts add about 963 more. Together that is meaningful capacity relative to the detached districts, which dominate the city by area.
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