r/Zoning

1k members
r/Zoning is a subreddit with 1k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses zoning, residential, building, housing, and land.
A sub for zoning related discussion. Topics: rezoning, downzoning, upzoning, policy, local and state zoning changes in the news, anything you want to discuss that somehow relates to zoning. This is a YIMBY focused sub that supports higher density, diversity in building types, and mixed uses as well as the elimination of restrictive, low density single-family only zoning.

Popular Themes in r/Zoning

#1
Advice Requests
: "What zoning is needed for a rentable shop houses?"
4 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Small Massachusetts town-making me crazy ! "
2 posts

Popular Topics in r/Zoning

#1

Zoning

: "Zoning chatbot"
78 posts
#2

Residential

: "Residential lot coverage and setback maxed. Chance of exception for second story screened in patio?"
18 posts
#3

Building

16 posts
#4

Housing

: "Zoning chatbot"
14 posts
#5

Land

: "25 Year Land Planner and Development Director, AMA"
11 posts
#6

Property

11 posts
#7

Business

: "Limiting certain types of Business: balancing fairness to Business owners and the wishes of residents. (Vape shops)"
10 posts
#8

Development

: "25 Year Land Planner and Development Director, AMA"
8 posts
#9

Commercial

7 posts
#10

Regulations

6 posts

Member Growth in r/Zoning

Yearly
+104 members(10.9%)

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Last updated: September 17, 2026