Zoning Definition
noun
The creation by a legislature of geographical sectors within a municipality or other geographical entity, in which different uses of or activities upon property are permitted or forbidden.
Webster's New World Law
(law) Legislative action for the purpose of regulating the use of property and the construction of buildings within the area under the jurisdiction of the legislative body concerned.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
- controlled development
- municipal planning
- urban-planning
- city planning
verb
Present participle of zone.
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Other Word Forms of Zoning
Noun
Singular:
zoningPlural:
zonings
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