Zoneomics aggregates zoning data. Zoning Assist turns zoning data into a go/no-go answer — with source citations, AI interpretation, and entitlement risk scoring built in.
Try Zoning Assist FreeZoneomics is a data aggregation platform. It maps zoning districts, displays zone classifications, and lets you browse allowed uses in a geographic interface. For high-level land searches — "show me all R-3 zones in this county" — it is a useful data layer. But it stops there. You still have to interpret what the zoning means for your specific parcel, your intended use, and your project program.
Zoning Assist starts where Zoneomics leaves off. You enter an address, and we return the specific dimensional standards that apply to that parcel — setbacks, height limits, FAR, maximum density — plus an AI-written plain-English development brief, an entitlement risk score, and source links to the exact municipal code sections we pulled. The output is designed to support a real decision, not just a map lookup.
| Feature | Zoning Assist | Zoneomics |
|---|---|---|
| Primary output | Parcel-level feasibility report: allowed uses, dimensional limits, entitlement risk, AI brief | Zone map overlays and district-level data aggregation |
| Source citations | ✓ Every figure linked to municipal code | Data sourced from aggregated public records; direct code links not provided |
| AI interpretation | ✓ Plain-English development opportunity brief | ✗ No AI interpretation layer |
| Entitlement risk score | ✓ Low / Medium / High per parcel, with variance analysis | ✗ Not available |
| Parcel-specific setbacks, FAR, height | ✓ Pulled from current zoning ordinance | District-level summaries; not always parcel-specific |
| Maximum buildable capacity | ✓ Calculated: max SF, max units, footprint, parking | ✗ Not calculated |
| Time to answer | Typically 1–2 minutes, address only | Map browsing; dimensional detail requires additional research |
| Entitlement case history | ✓ 26,900+ entitlement cases across covered markets | Not a primary feature |
| County recorder integration | ✓ Deed, CC&R, easement, lien links per parcel | ✗ Not included |
| Built for lenders | ✓ Source-cited, auditable output suitable for underwriting files | Not designed for loan file documentation |
| Entry price | $79 per report (no subscription required) | Subscription-based; pricing not publicly listed |
If you need to understand the zoning landscape across an entire submarket — zone classifications, district boundaries, general allowed uses — Zoneomics is a useful research starting point. But when you have a specific parcel, a specific project idea, and a decision to make in the next hour, Zoning Assist is built for that moment. It does not just tell you what zone a property is in; it tells you what that zone lets you build, what the constraints are, and what the approval risk looks like — with citations you can hand to a lender or attorney.
For parcel-level due diligence, yes — Zoning Assist delivers more specific, actionable output at the property level than Zoneomics. For broad geographic zone mapping or site-search workflows across a metro area, Zoneomics has a different use case. The tools are not direct substitutes; they serve different points in the research workflow. Zoning Assist is built for the moment when you have a specific property and need a decision-grade answer fast.
Zoneomics provides district-level zone data from aggregated public records. For specific parcel setbacks, FAR limits, height maximums, and parking requirements — the figures that determine what you can actually build — those require pulling directly from the municipal zoning ordinance, which is what Zoning Assist does for every report, with source citations attached.
Yes. Zoning Assist reports include source citations linking every dimensional standard to the specific municipal code section it came from. That makes the output auditable and appropriate for loan file documentation. Many lenders currently spend hours confirming zoning manually or waiting on third-party reports; Zoning Assist delivers that same quality of data in minutes, not days.
You will see a clear message on the report page indicating the city is not currently covered. We add new cities regularly and prioritize markets based on user demand. If your market is not yet covered, you can check back or contact us — we track requests and use them to guide our expansion roadmap.
Our team monitors municipal zoning codes for updates across all covered cities. When a jurisdiction amends its code, we flag the change and update the database. Each report reflects the most recently verified version of the applicable ordinance, and the source citation tells you exactly which code version and section applies.
Enter any address in our coverage area. Get setbacks, height limits, FAR, allowed uses, entitlement risk, and a plain-English development brief — all sourced directly from the municipal code. No subscription required to start.
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