: 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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Most residential zoning in the U.S. allows single-family homes only, according to a 2019 report in The New York Times.
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Jacob Posner, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024
Yet, understanding the implications of local zoning laws, potential community resistance, or upcoming municipal developments requires a level of local knowledge and strategic thinking beyond AI’s capacity.
—Ali Hoss, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Once the birthplace of restrictive single-family zoning, the city is now leading the charge to permit new housing in every neighborhood.
—Rigel Robinson, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
Rickman plans to raise the union issue with Common Council members, Mayor Cavalier Johnson and other city officials in connection with NCG Hospitality's zoning application.
—Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
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Jacob Posner, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024
Yet, understanding the implications of local zoning laws, potential community resistance, or upcoming municipal developments requires a level of local knowledge and strategic thinking beyond AI’s capacity.
—Ali Hoss, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Once the birthplace of restrictive single-family zoning, the city is now leading the charge to permit new housing in every neighborhood.
—Rigel Robinson, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
Rickman plans to raise the union issue with Common Council members, Mayor Cavalier Johnson and other city officials in connection with NCG Hospitality's zoning application.
—Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Zoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zoning. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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