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Zoning regulations include specifications regarding lot size, density or bulk, height, and floor area ratio (FAR). The zoning ordinance is the formal categorization of land-use policies applicable to land within a municipality. It also sets the legal framework.

Zoning allows local governments to regulate which areas under their jurisdiction may have real estate or land used for particular purposes. Examples of zoning classifications include residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial, or hotel/hospitality, among other more specific designations.

Zoning laws are made by branches of local government, municipal corporation, or a county. When an area is deemed a zoning district, there will be specific regulations on how a property owner can use the land within a zone.

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. Federal lands are not subject to state planning controls.

In the City of Columbia, zoning districts are residential, commercial, mixed-use, and industrial areas. For permitted uses in each district, refer to Article IV of the Zoning Ordinance.

Call your municipal planning or building department. The planning department typically executes the zoning laws for a particular location. Even if you think you understand how the laws work in your area, it's always best to call and get an official opinion regarding the specific property before you rely on it.