Zoning Rules 001
Published: 8-06-2023 | Updated: 9-28-2023
SUMMARY Here are some ideas to try if you’d like to simulate zoning laws in your economy-style saves. These can be used with the City of 2Morrow BACC/Integrated Economy Rules, on their own, or with other challenges. Be sure to adjust for your own gameplay. Zoning rules keep the simoleons flowing and ensure interdependence between lots. Type, size, class, density, ownership, and income on one lot will eventually impact other lots. If you decide to tax based on lot size for example, micro lots might be more affordable for residents but reduce overall tax revenue for other projects in your city. Not all non-residential lots need to be owned, but unowned lots could reduce tax revenue since there is no owner to charge (and having your city pay itself wouldn’t work). In the end, however you choose to apply zoning rules can change your city.
DETAILS DEFINTIONS
Zone refers to the dominant lot type within a region; boundaries are usually artificial (roads, fences, etc.) or natural (rivers, mountains, hills, etc.).
All lots within the same set of boundaries are in the same zone.
If one lot is located across a street from another, the two lots are in separate zones.
LOT TYPES
Residential = homes, apartments, dorms, etc.
Commercial = businesses, hotels, and other community lots
Industrial = production, manufacturing, storage, etc. for community lots
Government = municipal, military, etc.
Hybrid/Mixed = two or more types in the same zone.
LOT SIZE
Micro = 1x1, 1x2 (and inverse sizes)
Small = 1x3, 1x4, 1x5, 1x6, 2x2, 2x3, 2x4 (and inverse sizes)
Medium = 2x5, 2x6, 3x3, 3x4, 3x5, 3x6 (and inverse sizes)
Large = 4x4, 4x5, 4x6, 5x5, 5x6, 6x6 (and inverse sizes)
LOT CLASS (The Sims 2: Apartment Life, EA, 2008)
Low, Middle, and High classes are determined automatically in-game. Mixed class lots may be possible with mods or custom objects.
Determine how lot class impacts life in your city on your own terms.
LOT DENSITY
Density refers to the number of units on a lot.
A residential unit is a house, apartment, or room(s) (dorms, etc.) intended as a separate dwelling.
A commercial unit is a building, enclosed space, or room(s) (hotels, offices, suites, etc.) intended for use by one business.
Owned units are taxed even when unoccupied
Residential and commercial units may be located on the same lot.
Low density = 1-2 units
Medium density = 3-4 units
High density = 5 or more units
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