Overlay Zoning Districts and Manuals
The following zoning overlay districts, plans and manuals are provided as a reference for users of the Greensboro Development Ordinance. Each overlay district, plan or manual listed below is either a part of the City Code or incorporated in the Code by reference, unless noted otherwise.

The online versions of the City's overlay districts, plans and manuals are provided as a service to you. These are not the official versions. Contact the Planning Department at 336-373-2144 if you would like to receive an official copy of an overlay district.

Scenic Corridor Overlay Districts
NC Highway 68 and Greensboro Urban Loop (Manual) (Map)

Pedestrian Scale Overlay Districts
East Market Street (Manual) (Map)
Spring Garden Street Design Manual (Manual) (Map)

Historic District Overlay Districts
Historic District Manual and Design Guidelines (Manual)
Aycock District  (Map)
College Hill District (Map)
Fisher Park District (Map)

Neighborhood Conservation Overlay Districts

Westridge Road (Manual) (Map)

Downtown Design Overlay District
Map of the District Boundary
Downtown Design Manual (Process & Guidelines) 
Downtown Design Manual (Appendices)

Miscellaneous Overlay Districts
Airport Overlay District (Text) (Map)
Visual Corridor Overlay District (Text) (Map)

Roadway Design Standards

Cross Access (Text)
Driveway Manual (Manual)
Roadway and Utility Design Manual (Standards)
Sidewalk Manual (Manual)
Street Connectivity Policy (Policy)
Street Design Standards Manual (Manual)
Street Naming and Addressing Manual (Manual)
Waterline and Sewer Construction Manual (Standards)

Stormwater Drainage Standards

NC Division of Water Quality Stormwater BMP Manual (Manual)
Storm Drainage Design Manual (Manual)
Stormwater Management Manual (Manual)

Other Adopted Manuals and Policies

Commerical Dumpster Design Standards (Specifications)
Landscaping and Tree Conservation Manual (Manual)