: 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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Plans to build a 151-unit rental community in far south Fort Worth squeezed past the city’s zoning commission Wednesday afternoon.
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Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2025
Each of these cities use their own slightly different zoning schemes and pricing mechanisms, but ultimately, all are trying to reduce the number of cars and other vehicles in specific areas.
—Laurie Winkless, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Like Alaska and California, Hawaii’s complex zoning regulations and permitting process also drive up costs.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2025
The Senate narrowly passed legislation reducing cities' zoning authority to spur construction of more affordable starter homes.
—Jeremy Duda, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025
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Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2025
Each of these cities use their own slightly different zoning schemes and pricing mechanisms, but ultimately, all are trying to reduce the number of cars and other vehicles in specific areas.
—Laurie Winkless, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Like Alaska and California, Hawaii’s complex zoning regulations and permitting process also drive up costs.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2025
The Senate narrowly passed legislation reducing cities' zoning authority to spur construction of more affordable starter homes.
—Jeremy Duda, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for zoning
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“Zoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zoning. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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