# Zoning

> Plain-language zoning references for architects and building designers — districts, floor area ratio, setbacks, height and lot coverage — with the local ordinance always authoritative.

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Zoning governs what can be built on a site before a single line is drawn: the use, the bulk, and the position of a building relative to its lot lines — the floor area ratio, setbacks, height, and lot coverage that shape a scheme during feasibility, massing, and entitlements.

The pages below explain each concept in plain language with typical, illustrative ranges. Every number varies by municipality and by district; the governing zoning ordinance and official zoning map for your specific parcel are always authoritative.

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## Pages

- [Zoning Districts Explained: Residential to Mixed-Use](https://harth.build/resources/zoning/understanding-zoning-districts.md)
- [Floor Area Ratio (FAR): Calculation & Worked Example](https://harth.build/resources/zoning/floor-area-ratio-far-explained.md)
- [Residential Setback Requirements: Front, Side & Rear Explained](https://harth.build/resources/zoning/residential-setback-requirements.md)
- [Zoning in Austin, TX: District Families & Illustrative Standards](https://harth.build/resources/zoning/zoning-in-austin-tx.md)
- [How to Read a Zoning Map & Find Zoning by Address (25 US Cities)](https://harth.build/resources/zoning/how-to-read-a-zoning-map.md)

![Planning and zoning verification diagram: Zoning](https://efwwel0vyt9vy5so.public.blob.vercel-storage.com/images/zoning/index/diagram-1344.webp)

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