zoning

American  

[zoh-ning] / ˈzoʊ nɪŋ /

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.

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zoning Cultural  

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

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Etymology

Origin of zoning

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

Example Sentences

“It’s harder to see that done, especially at the federal level. In many cases zoning is a local issue. Maybe the administration could lean on the states to do something.”

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“It’s harder to see that done, especially at the federal level. In many cases zoning is a local issue. Maybe the administration could lean on the states to do something.”

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The administration has also considered putting pressure on local governments to ease permitting and zoning requirements to allow more homes to be built more quickly, the person said.

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The administration has also considered putting pressure on local governments to ease permitting and zoning requirements to allow more homes to be built more quickly, the person said.

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Reform efforts can both help these companies—such as changes to regulation that remove zoning obstacles or drum up housing demand—or hurt them.

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