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zoning

/ˈzoʊnɪŋ/  ·  say it: ZOH·ning

rules controlling how land in an area may be used

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1. (noun) the division of a city or region into different areas with different permitted uses, such as residential, commercial, or industrial zones

2. (noun) the laws or regulations that control how land can be used in different areas

Examples

• 1. The city's zoning laws prevent factories from being built in residential neighborhoods.
• 2. The developer had to apply for a zoning variance to build an apartment complex in that area.

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