: the act or process of partitioning a city, town, or borough into zones reserved for different purposes (such as residence or business)
also
: the set of ordinances by which such zones are established and regulated
voted to change the town's zoning
zoning laws
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That subsidy, while costly, has an impact beyond just the first family that buys it, Whaley-Smith told zoning committee members.
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Madison Lammert, Journal Sentinel, 15 May 2024
This year, the policy objective — reform local zoning rules to spur development — returned.
—Nick Coltrain, The Denver Post, 10 May 2024
Because of the site’s proximity to the water, they were required by local zoning to confine themselves to the footprint of the original house.
—Jane Margolies, New York Times, 8 May 2024
On March 11, the Anaheim City Council Planning Commission approved zoning and planning changes of the proposal, followed by the city council unanimously approving the full proposal on April 17.
—Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
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Madison Lammert, Journal Sentinel, 15 May 2024
This year, the policy objective — reform local zoning rules to spur development — returned.
—Nick Coltrain, The Denver Post, 10 May 2024
Because of the site’s proximity to the water, they were required by local zoning to confine themselves to the footprint of the original house.
—Jane Margolies, New York Times, 8 May 2024
On March 11, the Anaheim City Council Planning Commission approved zoning and planning changes of the proposal, followed by the city council unanimously approving the full proposal on April 17.
—Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
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“Zoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zoning. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.
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