: 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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These typically operate on a temporary basis, according to Steve Schaer, the manager of planning and zoning for the City of West Allis.
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Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 10 May 2024
On March 11, the Anaheim City Council Planning Commission approved zoning and planning changes for the proposal, followed by the city council’s initial unanimous approval of the plan on April 17.
—Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
Some applauded the developer for working with city staff to make adjustments under stricter zoning rules.
—Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2024
The Athens Charter was conceived as a guide for the planning and structure of modern cities, with zoning and separation of social functions at the heart of this approach.
—Carlos Moreno, Fortune, 7 May 2024
This work represents the first phase of the city’s comprehensive zoning ordinance update project.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 5 May 2024
The law is often described as ending single-family-home zoning in California.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 May 2024
Instead, the company looks at the land’s topography, zoning and closeness to an electrical grid or substation – and tries to avoid wooded areas, ditches, and environmentally sensitive areas, said Nick Cohen, Doral’s president and CEO.
—P.j. Huffstutter and Christopher Walljasper, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Apr. 2024
In November, four newcomers, backed by residents who opposed zoning changes in their neighborhoods, won seats on the council.
—Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2024
Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 10 May 2024
On March 11, the Anaheim City Council Planning Commission approved zoning and planning changes for the proposal, followed by the city council’s initial unanimous approval of the plan on April 17.
—Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
Some applauded the developer for working with city staff to make adjustments under stricter zoning rules.
—Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2024
The Athens Charter was conceived as a guide for the planning and structure of modern cities, with zoning and separation of social functions at the heart of this approach.
—Carlos Moreno, Fortune, 7 May 2024
This work represents the first phase of the city’s comprehensive zoning ordinance update project.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 5 May 2024
The law is often described as ending single-family-home zoning in California.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 May 2024
Instead, the company looks at the land’s topography, zoning and closeness to an electrical grid or substation – and tries to avoid wooded areas, ditches, and environmentally sensitive areas, said Nick Cohen, Doral’s president and CEO.
—P.j. Huffstutter and Christopher Walljasper, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Apr. 2024
In November, four newcomers, backed by residents who opposed zoning changes in their neighborhoods, won seats on the council.
—Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2024
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“Zoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zoning. Accessed 19 May. 2024.
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