Understanding Zoning in the City of Cocoa

Zoning is one of the primary tools for implementing the Comprehensive Plan. It entails the division of the City into districts, or zones, that regulate the use of land and buildings, the density or in

Zoning is one of the primary tools for implementing the Comprehensive Plan. It entails the division of the City into districts, or zones, that regulate the use of land and buildings, the density or intensity of such uses, and the bulk and location of buildings. Zoning is intended to promote public health, safety, and general welfare; manage population density; and ensure compatible development.