WordValezoning
rules controlling how land in an area may be used
In more detail
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.
How to use zoning
Zoning refers to the municipal or governmental system that designates specific areas for particular uses and regulates what can be built or operated there. It is used in urban planning and real estate contexts to discuss how cities organize land development. The term can refer both to the process of dividing land into zones and to the specific regulations that govern each zone.
Common phrases
- zoning law
- zoning regulation
- zoning ordinance
- zoning restriction
- zoning board
- zoning variance
Synonyms
land-use regulation · zoning law · zoning ordinance · district regulation
Word family
zone (noun, verb) · zoned (adjective) · zoning (noun, adjective)
A common mistake
Learners often confuse zoning (the system and regulations) with zone (the area itself); zoning is the regulatory framework, while a zone is a designated area.
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