Zoning regulations: Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 03:39, 3 June 2026

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.

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