
However, lots assigned as empty lots before this patch are not updated, and appear blank when their assignment is edited. The default assignment of a community lot is "no visitors allowed".


For example, a park is usually an outdoor space with grills and playground equipment.Ĭhanging a lot assignment prior to patch 1.12

Lot assignments determine the specific purpose the lot has, when it opens and closes, how much it costs to rent for parties, and what demographic of Sims it attracts. In The Sims 3, players are able to explicitly set a lot's assignment in Edit Town as of patch 1.12. Lot zoning cannot be changed without the use of cheats. Types of lot zoning in The Sims 2 include dormitories, hotels, apartments and secret society lots. However, some lots have a special "sub-assignment" known as lot zoning, which is not normally visible to the player. In The Sims 2, lots can also only be designated as residential or community lots.
