Areas developed and zoned for one acre lots typically are served by both community sewer and water systems. Typically range from 5,000 to 20,000 square feet. An R-4 zone would usually allow higher density multifamily housing and some commercial uses such as motels or convenience stores. Commercially-zoned lands are typically located near high surface traffic areas with residential areas nearby. Minimum lot sizes vary according to the size of population being served.
Cities usually have two or three zones to provide for different types of commercial uses.
Minimum lot sizes vary from zone to zone and jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Most local governments do not specify minimum lot sizes in industrial zones. Larger cities have two or three industrial zones. Light Industrial zones typically allow industrial uses that do not cause off-site effects like noise, dust, vibration or smoke. Some commercial uses like warehousing are often allowed in Light Industrial zones.