Zoning Designation (Cincinnati Only) displays zoning classification in Cincinnati. The City of Cincinnati’s zoning laws regulate the use and development of all land within the City of Cincinnati. Compliance with these laws is a prerequisite for all building permits, but they apply even if a building permit is not required. You can request a determination that your use or development complies with applicable zoning laws by submitting the following zoning verification application to the Permit Center at 805 Central Ave., Suite 500, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. The layer isn't displayed when zoomed out beyond 1:115,000.