Springfield, Massachusetts Zoning Map
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Springfield, 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. Springfield'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
RES-A Low Density Residential | - | 6,465.6 ac | Standards & uses → |
RES-B Urban Residential | - | 2,413.2 ac | Standards & uses → |
OS Park And Open Space | - | 1,857.1 ac | Standards & uses → |
IA General Industrial | - | 1,720.9 ac | Standards & uses → |
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Springfield regulates land through 16 zoning districts, and the residential system is lettered with numbered variants that carry real distinctions.
Low Density Residential is the largest district at roughly 6,466 acres, with Urban Residential second at about 2,413 and Suburban Residential at roughly 1,397. Distinguishing urban from suburban residential rather than grading purely by density recognises two different fabrics.
The high density series is where the naming gets specific. RES-C covers high density residential at roughly 560 acres, RES-C1 covers residential project areas including garden apartments and residential clusters at about 242, and RES-C2 covers high rise apartments at roughly 26. Naming garden apartments, clusters and high rises as separate designations states the intended building form directly rather than leaving it to a density figure.
A Connecticut Riverfront district covers roughly 49 acres, giving the waterfront its own designation.
An unusual district is Commercial Parking at roughly 24 acres, zoning parking as a land use in its own right. Another is Non Owner Occupied Residential Office at roughly 13 acres, an oddly precise category.
General Industrial covers roughly 1,721 acres and an Industrial Park about 351. Business runs general, service and central, with general business at roughly 981 acres. This is pre-development intelligence, not legal advice - verify with the local planning department before acquisition.
Springfield zoning: frequently asked questions
How does Springfield distinguish its residential districts?
By fabric as well as density. Low Density Residential covers roughly 6,466 acres, Urban Residential about 2,413 and Suburban Residential roughly 1,397, recognising two different development patterns rather than grading purely by density.
What do the C1 and C2 residential variants cover?
RES-C1 covers residential project areas including garden apartments and residential clusters at roughly 242 acres, and RES-C2 covers high rise apartments at about 26. The naming states the intended building form directly.
Is there a parking district?
Yes, a Commercial Parking district covering roughly 24 acres. Zoning parking as a land use in its own right rather than as an accessory requirement is uncommon.
How is the riverfront zoned?
Through a Connecticut Riverfront district covering roughly 49 acres, giving the waterfront its own designation separate from the industrial and business districts nearby.
How much industrial land is there?
General Industrial covers roughly 1,721 acres, the fourth largest classification, with an Industrial Park district adding about 351 acres.
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