Which of the following is not typically listed as a land use category in a zoning ordinance?

• A. Residential
• B. Commercial
• C. Industrial
• D. Parks

Answer: (D)

When zoning codes categorize land, they focus on base use districts that regulate how land can be developed. The standard base categories you’ll see are residential, for housing; commercial, for businesses and retail; and industrial, for manufacturing and related uses. Parks, while a common city feature and often protected or planned for public benefit, aren’t typically listed as a base land use category. Instead, they’re generally treated as open space or recreational uses and may appear in overlay districts or as a separate public facility designation rather than as a primary zoning district. That’s why Parks isn’t considered a typical land use category in a zoning ordinance.