The Planning Division provides for the regulation and improvement of private and public development in Buffalo, provides support to a number of City boards, and maintains an extensive planning database.

Find out how to view the City's zoning districts, check the zoning for a property, and access the Unified Development Ordinance.

The Zoning Map is part of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). The UDO codifies the land use policies of the Comprehensive Plan and Buffalo Green Code planning documents.

The Green Code UDO represents the first major overhaul to City zoning laws since 1953 and will serve as the City’s blueprint for zoning and development in the 21st Century.

New York City's Zoning & Land Use Map

Zoning is commonly exercised by local governments such as counties or municipalities, although the state determines the nature of the zoning scheme with a zoning enabling law.

Aug 8, 2025 · Zoning is a fundamental aspect of urban planning, serving as a tool for organizing and managing land use within communities. It establishes a framework for how land can be developed …

Sep 4, 2025 · Learn how to interpret zoning classifications, read zoning maps, and understand essential zoning terms. This guide is a must-read for developers, planners, and real estate professionals …

Feb 23, 2025 · What Is Zoning? Zoning refers to municipal or local laws and regulations that govern how real property can and cannot be used in certain geographic areas.

The National Zoning Atlas is digitizing, demystifying, and democratizing information about zoning conditions in more than 33,000 jurisdictions in the United States.