# Use Zoning Map Explorer to visualize the city Zoning Map Explorer is an automated map that shows the different Chicago zoning districts and calculates their coverage of the city or a selected subarea of the city.  *Screenshot 1. The Zoning Map Explorer is showing across the City of Chicago where all the B2 zoning districts are; B2 is unique in that it's the only B or C zoning district that allows housing on the ground floor as of right (without special use approval). It's also uncommonly found in Chicago.* ## How to use Zoning Map Explorer [Open the citywide zoning map](https://www.chicagocityscape.com/zoning.php?place=municipality-il-chicago&radius=0) or find the link of a smaller area in any Place Report representing part of Chicago. (Look for the "Zoning Map Explorer" button below the Property Finder filters, and within the Table of Contents's "Additional Snapshots" list.) Quick links to other Place Reports' Zoning Map E[]()xplorer pages: - [47th Ward](https://www.chicagocityscape.com/zoning.php?place=ward-47&radius=0) - [Lincoln Square community area](https://www.chicagocityscape.com/zoning.php?place=communityarea-lincoln-square&radius=0) - [Bronzeville](https://www.chicagocityscape.com/zoning.php?place=custom-bronzeville-moore-version&radius=0) The data table below the Zoning Map Explorer map will list the amount of land area each zoning district. See *screenshot 2* below. ![[zoningmapexplorer_lincolnsquare.png]] ## Additional map features - Use the filter below the data table to select a specific zoning district or group of zoning districts to show only those zoning districts to visualize their coverage across Chicago. - It's also possible to change the map vintage to calculate zoning district coverage in past months and years. # Zoning coverage statistics in Chicago Of all of the area in Chicago: - 2.3% is RS-1 (which does not allow apartments) - 18.7% is RS-2 (which does not allow apartments) - 19.8% is RS-3 (which allows two-flats in unusual circumstances) - (40.8% is RS, in total) - +59.2% for all other zoning districts =100% Considering only the area in Chicago which is zoned "R": - 4.4% is RS-1 - 36.3% is RS-2 - 38.3% is RS-3 - (79.0% is RS, in total) - 14.4% is RT-4 + 6.6% is RT-3.5, RT-4A, RM-4.5, RM-5, RM-5.5, RM-6, and RM-6.5, combined =100% The above statistics are accurate as of November 1, 2024. # Related articles - [[Zoning Assessment]], to understand zoning capacity and requirements at a particular property - About the [[Chicago zoning map]]