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Nairobi Development Control Policy 2026 Zones
The planning zones of the Nairobi City County Development Control Policy 2026, each with its land use, most floors, ground coverage, plot ratio, smallest plot and written rules.
Updated 2026-10-10.
What each record holds
| Field | Example | Filled in |
|---|---|---|
ZONES | WESTLANDS | 100% |
Zone_name | Loresho | 100% |
boundary | Starts at (246,479E 9,860,593N m )on Boundary of | 93% |
LU_character | Low density residential | 93% |
max_levels | 1 | 93% |
GC% | 35 | 93% |
PR | 50 | 93% |
MIN_plot_size Ha | 0.1 | 92% |
determinants | No densification in comprehensive schemes and ga | 94% |
Date | 2026 | 100% |
Where it covers
From 1.161° to 1.446° south and 36.665° to 37.105° east, in latitude and longitude (WGS 84).
How to get it
- See it on the Nairobi Maps map. Open to paid plans on the map; see plans and pricing.
- Download it as GeoJSON with a Platinum plan — this dataset is paid once, on top of the plan. The Export tool on the map also saves CSV and KML (Google Earth).
- Connect QGIS or ArcGIS to the live WFS feed:
https://nairobimaps.com/wfs.php, layernm:dcPolicy. Needs an API key — ask for one.
Where it comes from
Digitised from the Nairobi City County Development Control Policy 2026.
Use is covered by the terms of use: personal and educational use is free; commercial use and bulk downloads need our written permission.
Questions
How do I download the Nairobi Development Control Policy 2026 Zones?
Sign in with a Platinum plan and download it as GeoJSON from the map’s Downloads list; this dataset is paid once on top of the plan. GeoJSON opens in QGIS, ArcGIS and most map software, and QGIS can save it as a shapefile.
Can I connect QGIS to the Nairobi Development Control Policy 2026 Zones?
Yes. Add a WFS layer in QGIS pointing at https://nairobimaps.com/wfs.php with your API key, and choose nm:dcPolicy. It stays up to date and only fetches what you are looking at.
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