The City's Zoning Ordinance and Map are tools for land use planning. Each zone classification guides the physical development of the city through a set of requirements set forth in the City of Worcester's Zoning Ordinance as amended.
Zoning Ordinance
Current Zoning Ordinance
Prior Zoning Ordinances & Amendments
These documents are provided for reference purposes only.
- Zoning Ordinance - February 6, 2007
- Zoning Ordinance - Ordained April 2, 1991
*Includes amendments passed from January 1993 - October 2006
Zoning Map
Contact the Division of Planning & Regulatory Services if you are seeking a certified zoning map or a non-certified map of a specific parcel or area of the City.
Zoning Maps
The zoning maps are current through the date noted. Subsequent map amendments, if any, are included:
Please note the maps above may not include recent map amendments adopted by the City Council.
Petitioning for Zoning Amendments
To file a petition amending the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map of the City of Worcester, please refer the File a Petition section of the City Clerk's Page.
Contact Information
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Planning & Regulatory Services
City Hall Room 404
455 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01608
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Fax: 508-799-1406
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