Maintenance script: Update zoning: add height limits, fix farm rules

2026-06-03T03:39:04Z

Update zoning: add height limits, fix farm rules

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	'''Zoning regulations''' define what can be built and operated on each plot type on Prosperity SMP. ~~All plots fall~~ into one of three zones: residential (R), commercial (C), or industrial (I).		'''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 (R) ==
	Residential plots are for personal homes and private builds.		Residential plots are for personal homes and private builds.
	* ~~Players~~ may ~~build homes, gardens, and personal storage~~.		* Only '''houses''' may be built — no businesses or paid services.
	* ~~Commercial activity (shops, paid services) is~~ not ~~permitted on residential plots~~.		* Houses may not have '''more than three visible floors'''. Basements and rooftops are not counted as visible floors.
	* ~~One residence per player unless additional plots~~ are ~~purchased~~.		* Gardens and personal storage are permitted.

	== Commercial (C) ==		== Commercial (C) ==
	Commercial plots are for businesses, shops, and ~~public services~~.		Commercial plots are for businesses, shops, offices, and apartment buildings.
	* ~~Players must maintain a public-facing storefront~~, ~~office~~, ~~or service~~.		* Permitted builds include businesses, offices, shops, apartment buildings, and other commercial structures.
	* [[ChestShop]] signs are encouraged on commercial plots.		* [[ChestShop]] signs are encouraged on commercial plots.
	* ~~Residential use is permitted as a secondary purpose (e.g.~~, ~~living above a shop)~~.		* '''Height-limited to 60 blocks''', unless otherwise approved by the Department of Construction and Transport.

	== Industrial (I) ==		== Industrial (I) ==
	Industrial plots are for ~~large-scale~~ production ~~and farming~~.		Industrial plots are for factories, warehouses, and production facilities.
	* ~~Automated crop farms~~, ~~animal farms~~, and material processing ~~are permitted~~.		* Permitted builds include factories, warehouses, and material-processing facilities.
	* AFK ~~farming remains~~ prohibited ~~per~~ [[Server rules]].		* Farms must be '''manual or semi-automatic''' — fully automatic AFK farms are prohibited (see [[Server rules]]).
	* ~~Industrial plots may be larger than residential~~ or ~~commercial plots~~.		* 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 ==		== General rules ==
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	* No offensive structures in any zone. See [[Server rules]].		* 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.		* 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.

	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[Real estate]] — how to acquire plots		* [[Real estate]] — how to acquire plots
			* [[Auction Policy]] — bidding on government plot auctions
	* [[Server rules]] — general conduct rules		* [[Server rules]] — general conduct rules
	* [[BOLT]] — protecting your builds		* [[BOLT]] — protecting your builds

	[[Category:Policies]]		[[Category:Policies]]

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'''Zoning regulations''' define what can be built and operated on each plot type on Prosperity SMP. All plots fall into one of three zones: residential (R), commercial (C), or industrial (I).

== Residential (R) ==
Residential plots are for personal homes and private builds.
* Players may build homes, gardens, and personal storage.
* Commercial activity (shops, paid services) is not permitted on residential plots.
* One residence per player unless additional plots are purchased.

== Commercial (C) ==
Commercial plots are for businesses, shops, and public services.
* Players must maintain a public-facing storefront, office, or service.
* [[ChestShop]] signs are encouraged on commercial plots.
* Residential use is permitted as a secondary purpose (e.g., living above a shop).

== Industrial (I) ==
Industrial plots are for large-scale production and farming.
* Automated crop farms, animal farms, and material processing are permitted.
* AFK farming remains prohibited per [[Server rules]].
* Industrial plots may be larger than residential or commercial plots.

== 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.

== See also ==
* [[Real estate]] — how to acquire plots
* [[Server rules]] — general conduct rules
* [[BOLT]] — protecting your builds

[[Category:Policies]]

Zoning regulations - Revision history

Maintenance script: Update zoning: add height limits, fix farm rules

Maintenance script: Initial content