Evansville, Indiana · city zoning districts · 6 districts
Evansville, IN zoning map & districts
Evansville's zoning is administered jointly with Vanderburgh County through the Evansville-Vanderburgh Area Plan Commission (APC), which reviews rezonings, variances, and subdivision plats for both the city and unincorporated county under a single ordinance and staff. This joint structure means a parcel's zoning district and review process are consistent whether it sits inside city limits or in unincorporated Vanderburgh County, though annexation can still change which taxing and utility jurisdictions apply.
The code Evansville-Vanderburgh Zoning Ordinance
Evansville zoning map
Zoning maps and the ordinance text are maintained by the Evansville-Vanderburgh Area Plan Commission (APC), which handles both city and county parcels; address-level zoning is available through the APC's GIS map or by contacting APC staff directly.
There is no link to the official map here yet — confirm current district boundaries directly with the Evansville planning or zoning department.
A published summary is never the authority. The adopted ordinance and the city's official zoning map govern, and both change — verify the district and every standard on your parcel before you rely on it.
How zoning works in Evansville
Evansville's riverfront along the Ohio River and its downtown core have been the focus of recent mixed-use and residential redevelopment, while commercial growth has concentrated along the I-69 and Lloyd Expressway corridors. Industrial and port-related land is concentrated near the river and rail infrastructure.
Evansville zoning districts by family
The 6 district codes below are the ones that decide most projects in Evansville, grouped by what they are for rather than by the order the ordinance prints them.
| Code | District | What it is for |
|---|---|---|
| Residential 3 districts | ||
| R-1 | Single-Family Residential District | Standard single-family detached lots |
| R-2 | Single-Family Residential District | Smaller-lot single-family |
| R-3 | Multi-Family Residential District | Multifamily buildings |
| Mixed-use 1 district | ||
| C-1 | Neighborhood Commercial District | Small-scale local commercial |
| Commercial 1 district | ||
| C-4 | General Commercial District | Corridor and highway commercial |
| Industrial 1 district | ||
| M-1 | Light Industrial District | Light industrial and warehousing |
Evansville zoning — common questions
- Who administers zoning in Evansville — the city or the county?
- Both: the Evansville-Vanderburgh Area Plan Commission administers a single joint zoning ordinance covering the city and unincorporated Vanderburgh County, so the review process is the same regardless of which side of the city line a parcel sits on.
- How do I find zoning for a property in Evansville?
- The Area Plan Commission maintains a GIS zoning map searchable by address, covering both city and county parcels, and APC staff can confirm zoning and any pending case history.
- What districts cover Evansville's riverfront redevelopment area?
- Downtown and near-riverfront parcels are typically zoned under the APC's commercial or mixed-use districts; specific district and overlay status for a given site should be confirmed with APC given the pace of recent redevelopment.
Keep reading
← Indiana zoning — who holds the zoning power in Indiana, under which enabling statute, and the reforms that override local rules.
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The zoning reference → — every state, plus city-level district guides like this one.
Evansville zoning summaries on this page are provided for information, not legal advice. Confirm every project against the current adopted code for the jurisdiction.