Akron Zoning Map and Code

This page links to the official Borough of Akron zoning map and zoning code in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Use the map to find a property's zoning district, then look that district up in the zoning code to see what you can build.

About Borough of Akron

Municipality:

Akron

Municipality Type:

Borough

County:

Lancaster County

State:

Pennsylvania

Land Area:

1.227 sq mi

Water Area:

0.006 sq mi

Akron Zoning Map

Akron Zoning Code

How to read the Akron zoning map

  1. Open the Borough of Akron zoning map and find the property by matching nearby streets and landmarks.
  2. Note the zoning district code shown on the parcel, such as R-1 or C-2.
  3. Look up that district in the Akron zoning code to see the allowed uses, setbacks and height limits.

New to zoning? Read how to find a property on a zoning map, see what residential, commercial and industrial zoning allow, or estimate what you can build with the lot coverage calculator.

Frequently Asked Questions

To find the zoning of your property in Akron, you can click here to find your property on the zoning map, and then click here to learn more details about the specific zoning.

Akron is in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. You can find zoning maps for other cities and towns in Lancaster County on the county page.

Neither. Akron is a borough. It is an incorporated borough in Pennsylvania, which means it has its own local government and can adopt its own zoning rules. Read more about the difference between a town and a city.

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ⓘ Note: For the most up-to-date zoning clarification, contact the municipality's planning department directly. We provide direct links to official maps and zoning code sources. These are the same references used by local staff.