Quincy, Massachusetts Zoning Map
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Quincy, Massachusetts 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. Quincy'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
OS Open Space | - | 3,946.2 ac | Standards & uses → |
RES-A Single Family | - | 2,684.4 ac | Standards & uses → |
RES-B Multifamily Low Density | - | 1,490.9 ac | Standards & uses → |
PUD Planned Unit Development | - | 890.4 ac | Standards & uses → |
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Run it →How is Quincy zoned?
Quincy regulates land through only 13 zoning districts, and the largest is Open Space at roughly 3,946 acres, ahead of every residential district. For a coastal city with substantial park and shoreline land, that ranking is the essential context.
The residential districts are lettered A through D by intensity: Single Family at roughly 2,684 acres, Multifamily Low Density at about 1,491, Multifamily Medium Density at roughly 143 and a further residential district at about six. The very small medium density figure relative to low density shows where the city's attached housing capacity actually sits.
The Quincy Center districts are the distinguishing feature. Two numbered districts cover roughly 155 acres between them, giving the city centre its own framework separate from the business ladder. Numbering them rather than naming them by use suggests a graduated approach within the centre.
Planned Unit Development covers roughly 890 acres, the fourth largest classification, so a substantial share of the city is governed by approved plans.
Business runs local, general and central, with general business the largest at roughly 716 acres. Industry splits into light at roughly 321 acres and heavy at about 458.
With thirteen districts the categories are broad and the standards do most of the work. This is pre-development intelligence, not legal advice - verify with the local planning department before acquisition.
Quincy zoning: frequently asked questions
Why is Open Space the largest district in Quincy?
It covers roughly 3,946 acres, ahead of every residential district. For a coastal city with substantial park and shoreline land, open space is genuinely the dominant classification.
What are the Quincy Center districts?
Two numbered districts covering roughly 155 acres between them, giving the city centre its own framework separate from the business ladder. The numbering suggests a graduated approach within the centre.
How much attached housing capacity is there?
Multifamily Low Density covers roughly 1,491 acres while Multifamily Medium Density covers about 143. The gap shows that attached housing capacity sits overwhelmingly at the lower density.
How much land is under planned unit development?
Roughly 890 acres, the fourth largest classification in the city. Where it applies the approved plan governs rather than the citywide district tables.
How many zoning districts does Quincy have?
13, a very compact roster. The categories are broad and the standards rather than the district names do most of the regulatory work.
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