Résidentiels

Résidentiels refers to land use or housing designated primarily for living accommodations, a designation used in urban planning, zoning, and real estate. The term can describe zones, buildings, or properties whose primary purpose is residential occupancy, as opposed to commercial, industrial, or civic uses.

In zoning practice, a zone designated résidentielle typically regulates aspects such as permitted dwelling types, building height, lot size, setbacks, and the proportion of non-residential uses allowed within the area. Residential areas are often categorized by density: low-density housing (single-family homes, cottages), medium-density (townhouses, small apartment buildings), and high-density housing (apartment complexes, towers). Variations exist across countries and municipalities, reflecting different planning traditions and housing policies.

In real estate markets, résidentiels is a common descriptor for properties intended for long-term habitation. Market considerations for résidentiel properties include proximity to schools, public transit, parks, and local services, as well as housing prices, rental yields, and occupancy rates. Zoning and planning rules can influence property values by restricting or enabling certain uses or developments within a given area.

The concept also intersects with urban design, where residential requirements balance housing supply with quality of life, including access to green space, safety, energy efficiency, and infrastructure capacity. As a global term, résidentiels appears in planning documents, property listings, and regulatory frameworks in francophone regions and countries.