: 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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City zoning staff provides a list of these groups to zoning change applicants and instructs them to reach out.
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Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Jan. 2025
There is a myth about development that goes like this: Development happens when a developer proposes a new project and local government either approves or denies that project through zoning and land-use decisions.
—Tom Coale, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2025
Easing the zoning from strictly office space to a more flexible use, especially for buildings like the Escent property, may entice a tenant to utilize the space, said Tracy Dodson, assistant city manager and head of the economic development division.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2025
The city also granted a conditional-use permit allowing the mobile homes to remain on the property, despite its new zoning, until redevelopment.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 12 Jan. 2025
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Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Jan. 2025
There is a myth about development that goes like this: Development happens when a developer proposes a new project and local government either approves or denies that project through zoning and land-use decisions.
—Tom Coale, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2025
Easing the zoning from strictly office space to a more flexible use, especially for buildings like the Escent property, may entice a tenant to utilize the space, said Tracy Dodson, assistant city manager and head of the economic development division.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2025
The city also granted a conditional-use permit allowing the mobile homes to remain on the property, despite its new zoning, until redevelopment.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Zoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zoning. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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