Zoning regulations

Zoning regulations define what can be built and operated on each plot type on Prosperity SMP. Land is sold bare — owners build to specification within these rules. Every plot falls into one of three zones, identified by a letter prefix and a three-digit number: residential (R), commercial (C), or industrial (I) — for example, R001, C001, I001.

Residential (R)

Residential plots are for personal homes and private builds.

Only houses may be built — no businesses or paid services.
Houses may not have more than three visible floors. Basements and rooftops are not counted as visible floors.
Gardens and personal storage are permitted.

Commercial (C)

Commercial plots are for businesses, shops, offices, and apartment buildings.

Permitted builds include businesses, offices, shops, apartment buildings, and other commercial structures.
ChestShop signs are encouraged on commercial plots.
Height-limited to 60 blocks, unless otherwise approved by the Department of Construction and Transport.

Industrial (I)

Industrial plots are for factories, warehouses, and production facilities.

Permitted builds include factories, warehouses, and material-processing facilities.
Farms must be manual or semi-automatic — fully automatic AFK farms are prohibited (see Server rules).
Agriculture is permitted only if conducted underground or otherwise hidden from view.
Height-limited to 60 blocks, unless otherwise regulated by subordinate laws.

Apartments

Apartments must not contain Nether portals or ChestShop signs.
Water and lava must not drip from source blocks into neighboring rental units.

General rules

Build only within your plot boundaries. Encroaching on roads, paths, or neighboring plots is prohibited.
No offensive structures in any zone. See Server rules.
Plot owners are responsible for maintaining their builds. Abandoned plots may be reclaimed by staff after notice.

Enforcement

Zoning violations result in fines and admin-mediated remediation. Repeat offenders may be evicted, returning the plot to the market. The sheriff and administration hold final discretion.