# Creating zoning plans in Rayon

### What is a zoning plan?

A zoning plan is a foundational drawing that defines the **permitted use, placement, and size of a development** in accordance with local zoning regulations. It typically shows property boundaries, allowed building areas, and designated land uses.

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### How to create a zoning plan in Rayon?

Creating a zoning plan in Rayon typically takes between 1 and 2 hours, depending on the property's size and complexity. To get started, all you’ll need is a **DWG or PDF of the property**, along with information about the local rules and regulations relevant to your development.

&#x20;🔗 Here is a link to [Rayon's Zoning Template](https://www.rayon.design/app/model/f510f416-1e4d-485e-9f76-8c9506b2fd46?canvas=V3VmgEPTVp2\&scale=1189.1244713620945\&x=184933803.93246838\&y=21285201.191463083\&token=rayon-template). Let's get started!

#### (1) Import your drawing: *5 minutes*

Importing drawings in Rayon is easy.

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* Select the `Import DWG/PDF` from the main menu of your model.
* Rayon will ask you to asses the scale of your drawing.

Read more about importing [here](/documentation/import-export/dwg-dxf-import.md).

#### **(2) Draw a legend:&#x20;*****5 minutes***

Draw a legend that lists permitted uses and building placement, and format it according to your local drafting standards.

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* Use the `Rectangle` tool, then select it and set its `Style` from the right-side panel. There, you can set a color, hatch, line type, and more. Then **save and name your style** to use moving forward.
* Use the `Text` tool to add descriptions to your legend.

Read more about Styles [here](/documentation/design/styles.md).

**(3) Draw zones:&#x20;*****15-30 minutes***

Rayon's `Zone` tool offers two ways to define areas:

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* **Polyline Zone:** Use the `Zone` tool to draw a closed shape. Its tag will **display the area in square meters**, updating as you adjust the shape.
* **Zone within a wall enclosure:** First, draw `walls` to enclose an area on your floor plan. Then, use the `Zone` to fill that enclosed space **with a simple click**. The surface will display a **square meter tag** that updates as the enclosure is modified.

Read more about the zone tool [here](/documentation/design/elements-walls-zones-openings-etc.md).

**(4) Create a Zoning table:&#x20;*****15-20 minutes***

Let’s list, count, and sum your zones quickly with Rayon’s table tool!

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* **Name zones** by selecting them and editing their `Name` property.
* Add **metadata** to your zones for smart scheduling. For example, you can add to each zone a `Category` metadata property to group designated land use (like Public, Commercial, and Residential).

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* **Create a table** listing zones according to their category by:

  * Generating a new table from the `+` button
  * Enabling the `zone` category only
  * Adding the `Area` and `Category` properties
  * Grouping your table according to `Category`
  * You now have a schedule that includes each zone name, category, and SQM, along with their total count and sum. `Export` it to an Excel sheet!

  Read more about Tables [here](broken://pages/aaX3paETQpqlJ2wDz4RU).

**(5) Share your work:&#x20;*****5 minutes***

You’ve reached the last step! Now that you have your architectural zoning plan and a table with data, arrange them as `pages` and `share` directly from Rayon **with a URL link**.

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* `Import` your table in PDF format and place it next to your architectural drawing.
* Place a `page` on your canvas and set its **scale and paper size**.
* Add a **title block** from Rayon’s `block library` and customize it.
* **Share your work** as a URL link by clicking the `Share` button and copying the URL. Now send it to stakeholders!

Read more about Pages [here](broken://pages/GqwiFLOXYGLYF6DU9Lhb).

And…. That’s it! You completed the five steps of creating a zoning plan in Rayon. Feel free to customize and use [Rayon's Zoning Template](https://www.rayon.design/app/model/f510f416-1e4d-485e-9f76-8c9506b2fd46?canvas=V3VmgEPTVp2\&scale=1189.1244713620945\&x=184933803.93246838\&y=21285201.191463083\&token=rayon-template) for your own projects! 🔗

For more step-by-step information, watch our full tutorial about how to create a zoning plan in Rayon:

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