How do I find the zoning for a property in St. George?

The Community Development Department maintains St. George's zoning map and can confirm the district and applicable standards for a specific parcel.

What kind of development dominates in St. George?

Master-planned residential communities and resort/hospitality projects are the dominant development types, reflecting the city's rapid population growth and tourism-driven economy in southwestern Utah.

Why is St. George growing so fast?

St. George is consistently ranked among the fastest-growing metro areas in the U.S., driven by in-migration to Washington County and a strong tourism and outdoor-recreation economy, which together sustain heavy master-planned community development.

St. George, Utah · city zoning districts · 14 districts

St. George, UT zoning map & districts

St. George anchors one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the country, and most development activity is master-planned residential communities and resort/hospitality projects expanding across Washington County, driven by in-migration and the area's tourism economy. Zoning is administered by the city's Community Development Department.

The code St. George City Code Title 10 (Zoning Regulations)

St. George zoning map

St. George's Community Development Department maintains the zoning map and Zoning Ordinance text for parcel-specific verification.

There is no link to the official map here yet — confirm current district boundaries directly with the St. George 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 St. George

Because the city's current zoning map and specific district code list were not independently verifiable at the time of writing, developers should confirm exact district designations and dimensional standards directly with the city.

St. George zoning districts by family

The 14 district codes below are the ones that decide most projects in St. George, grouped by what they are for rather than by the order the ordinance prints them.

Key districts in the St. George City Code Title 10 (Zoning Regulations) — a curated reference, not the exhaustive list. Confirm against the current adopted code.
Code	District	What it is for
Residential 6 districts
R-1-8	Single Family Residential Zone	Standard single-family lot tier.
R-1-10	Single Family Residential Zone	Larger-lot single-family tier.
R-2	Multiple Family Residential Zone	Duplex/multi-family tier.
R-3	Multiple Family Residential Zone	Higher-density multifamily tier.
RCC	Residential Central City Zone	Compact, older-neighborhood residential zone near downtown.
MH-8	Mobile Home Zone	Manufactured/mobile home park tier.
Commercial 3 districts
C-1	Neighborhood Commercial Zone	Convenience-scale commercial serving nearby neighborhoods.
C-2	Highway Commercial Zone	Auto-oriented commercial along highway frontage.
C-3	General Commercial Zone	St. George's broadest commercial-use zone.
Downtown / core 1 district
C-4	Central Business District Commercial Zone	Downtown core commercial zone.
Industrial 2 districts
M-1	Manufacturing Zone	Lighter-intensity manufacturing tier.
M-2	Manufacturing Zone	Heavier-intensity manufacturing tier.
Special purpose 2 districts
A-1	Agricultural Zone	One of five agricultural lot-size tiers (A-0.5 through A-20) on St. George's rural fringe.
AP	Administrative Professional Zone	Office-campus zone meant to buffer residential areas from arterial traffic.

St. George zoning — common questions

How do I find the zoning for a property in St. George?: The Community Development Department maintains St. George's zoning map and can confirm the district and applicable standards for a specific parcel.
What kind of development dominates in St. George?: Master-planned residential communities and resort/hospitality projects are the dominant development types, reflecting the city's rapid population growth and tourism-driven economy in southwestern Utah.
Why is St. George growing so fast?: St. George is consistently ranked among the fastest-growing metro areas in the U.S., driven by in-migration to Washington County and a strong tourism and outdoor-recreation economy, which together sustain heavy master-planned community development.

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St. George zoning summaries on this page are provided for information, not legal advice. Confirm every project against the current adopted code for the jurisdiction.