Lawrence, Kansas Zoning Map
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Lawrence, Kansas 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. Lawrence'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-2 Residential Low Density 2 | - | 5,871.5 ac | Standards & uses → |
P-2 Open Space | - | 3,257.4 ac | Standards & uses → |
IG General Industrial | - | 2,038.9 ac | Standards & uses → |
PD Planned Development | - | 1,874.9 ac | Standards & uses → |
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Lawrence regulates land through 20 zoning districts, and the largest is Residential Low Density 2 at roughly 5,871 acres, ahead of Open Space at about 3,257.
The distinctive framework is the Mixed district family. Lawrence carries three, distinguished by scale: mixed small neighborhood, mixed large neighborhood and mixed corridor. Mixed Corridor is the largest at roughly 697 acres. Organising mixed use by the scale of the area rather than by the uses permitted is a form-oriented approach that a city of this size does not have to adopt.
The University district covers roughly 1,212 acres, a significant institutional footprint, and it is complemented by two unusual districts: Multi Dwelling Residential Greek Housing at roughly 42 acres and a version of it combined with an urban conservation overlay at about nine. Zoning fraternity and sorority housing as its own district is uncommon and reflects a real land use question in a university town.
An Urban Reserve district covers roughly 111 acres, holding land pending future designation, and a single Urban Center Transect district at roughly five acres marks where the city has applied a transect approach.
Industrial runs general at roughly 2,039 acres, light at about 190, and an industrial business park at roughly 186. Planned Development covers about 1,875 acres. This is pre-development intelligence, not legal advice - verify with the local planning department before acquisition.
Lawrence zoning: frequently asked questions
What are the Mixed districts in Lawrence?
Three districts distinguished by scale: mixed small neighborhood, mixed large neighborhood and mixed corridor. Mixed Corridor is the largest at roughly 697 acres. Organising mixed use by scale rather than by permitted uses is a form-oriented approach.
Why is there a Greek Housing district?
Lawrence zones fraternity and sorority housing as its own multi dwelling residential district at roughly 42 acres, with a version combined with an urban conservation overlay at about nine. It is an uncommon classification that reflects a real land use question in a university town.
How large is the university footprint?
The University district covers roughly 1,212 acres, making it one of the larger classifications in the city alongside the residential and open space districts.
What is the Urban Reserve district?
A district of roughly 111 acres holding land pending a future designation. Development there normally begins with assigning a permanent district rather than proceeding under the reserve classification.
Which is the largest district?
Residential Low Density 2 at roughly 5,871 acres, ahead of Open Space at about 3,257 and General Industrial at roughly 2,039.
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