26984 words

zoning

3 definitions • 6 examples
1
the act of deciding, or the decision that has been taken about, what particular use an area should have:

Examples:

zoning laws
2
the act of setting rules for the use of land and the types of structures that can be built on it:

Examples:

The town’s new zoning establishes a height limit of eight stories on any new building.
San Francisco has strict zoning laws to preserve neighborhoods.
3
the process of giving a special purpose to a particular area, such as an area in a town:

Examples:

She is an attorney who specializes in issues of land use and zoning.
zoning laws/regulations/restrictions The area is protected by zoning laws.
The zoning change required for the South Side project is on the agenda for Wednesday's City Council meeting.

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