Map Highlight: Chicago, IL Zoning Map

Zoning laws shape everything from property values to project viability, which is why accurate, accessible zoning data is critical for anyone working in land, development, or investment.

With interactive overlays, parcel-level insights, and data pulled directly from the City of Chicago, Acres helps you evaluate zoning alongside thousands of other data layers so you can move faster and spot opportunities others miss.

City of Chicago Zoning Map

Acres.com provides an interactive Chicago, IL Zoning Map via Acres' Layers. This powerful tool enables you to quickly view zoning map overlays and classifications for individual properties.

Acres’ Chicago, IL zoning data is derived from the City of Chicago.

Summary of Chicago Zoning Districts

• Residential (housing, neighborhoods, townhomes, apartments, etc.)
• Business and Commercial (retail, services, commerce, shopping centers, etc.)
• Downtown (offices, parking, pedestrian streets, retail, institutional, etc.)
• Manufacturing (strip centers, warehousing, wholesale, industrial, etc.)
• Special Purpose (parks, beaches, natural resource areas, scenic areas, etc.)
• Overlay (historic preservation, environmental protection, etc.)
• Planned Developments (design guidelines, corridor character, etc.)
• Parking and Loading (parking facilities, loading berths, vehicular and bicycle access, etc.)
• Landscaping and Screening (trees, hedges, internal planting, screening of vehicular use areas, maintenance, etc.)

From residential neighborhoods to downtown commercial corridors, each zoning category plays a vital role in shaping the city's built environment, promoting compatible land uses, and guiding future growth.

Start exploring the city of Chicago zoning map and thousands of other data layers today.