Parkersburg, West Virginia Zoning Map
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Parkersburg, West Virginia 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. Parkersburg'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
R-3 Residence District | - | 1,833.7 ac | Standards & uses → |
R-2 Single Family Medium Density District | - | 1,414.3 ac | Standards & uses → |
B-2 General Business District | - | 1,212.7 ac | Standards & uses → |
R-4 Multifamily Apartment District | - | 737.8 ac | Standards & uses → |
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Parkersburg regulates land through 14 zoning districts, and the residential districts are graduated by density with a lettered variant: R-1 single family low density at roughly 290 acres, R-2 single family medium density at about 1,414, R-3 residence at roughly 1,834, R-3A high density residence at about 70 and R-4 multifamily apartment at roughly 738.
R-3 being the largest district and simply named Residence, without a density qualifier, is worth noting: it is the city's default residential category rather than a step on a ladder.
A Residential Historical District covers roughly 93 acres, applying historic standards within the residential framework.
The business districts run neighborhood at roughly 199 acres, general at about 1,213, central at roughly 142 and a Residential Office district at about 20. Naming the fourth business district residential office rather than placing it in the residential series is a small but deliberate choice.
The manufacturing districts are numbered 1, 2 and 3, with two of them named heavy manufacturing at roughly 351 and 18 acres. Having two separate heavy manufacturing districts means the number carries a distinction the name does not.
A Recreation district covers roughly 383 acres. This is pre-development intelligence, not legal advice - verify with the local planning department before acquisition.
Parkersburg zoning: frequently asked questions
What is the R-3 district?
The largest residential district at roughly 1,834 acres, named simply Residence without a density qualifier. It is the city's default residential category rather than a step on a ladder.
Is there a historic residential district?
Yes, a Residential Historical District covering roughly 93 acres, applying historic standards within the residential framework rather than through a separate overlay.
Why are there two heavy manufacturing districts?
M-2 covers roughly 351 acres and M-3 about 18, both named heavy manufacturing. The number carries a distinction the name does not, so the code must be read.
What is the B-4 district?
A Residential Office district covering roughly 20 acres, placed in the business series rather than the residential one, which is a deliberate classification choice.
How much recreation land is there?
A Recreation district covers roughly 383 acres, the fifth largest classification in the city.
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Zoning data is pre-development intelligence, not legal advice. Verify with the Parkersburg planning department before acquisition or design.