> They’re exactly the sort of thing that even very strict zoning codes allow. My experience working with commercial real estate leads me to believe that your e

> They’re exactly the sort of thing that even very strict zoning codes allow. My experience working with commercial real estate leads me to believe that your experience with strip malls is driving your consideration here. Strict or Not Strict don't encompass what zoning does. Different jurisdictions deal with the issue in significantly different ways. Plenty of urban locations do not allow for strip-mall style commercial plazas that aren't also mid-rise buildings. You wouldn't find a strip mall in an area zoned for heavy industrial use, or a place zoned for a residential subdivision - strict or not strict doesn't come into the picture.