zoning

[zoh-ning]

adjective

1. (especially in city planning) of or relating to the division of an area into zones, as to restrict the number and types of buildings and their uses.

   zoning laws.

zoning

1. The establishment by local governments of districts that are restricted to various types of manufacturing, commercial, or residential use.

Word History and Origins

Origin of zoning¹

First recorded in 1810–20; zone + -ing ²

Example Sentences

“However, we must do so in a way that does not erode local control, diminish community input on planning and zoning, and disproportionately impact low-resource neighborhoods,” she said.

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“This was a symbol of progress and innovation for this area, still is for us, and now look at it,” said Joe DeCrosta, a council member and chair of the borough planning and zoning committee.

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“There’s nowhere in zoning codes that says how flying taxis can take off.”

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The move to override local zoning has infuriated many city leaders in Southern California, where single-family housing and car-oriented lifestyles have reigned for decades.

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After months of debate, California lawmakers on Friday passed SB 79, a housing bill that overrides local zoning laws to bring high-density housing up to nine stories tall to transit hubs.

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