Complete Definition of "zoning"

English

Verb
zoning

  1. present participle of|zone

Noun
en-noun

#legal:Legislative action, usually at the municipal level, that divides municipalities into districts for the purpose of regulating the use of private property and the construction of buildings within the zones established. Zoning is said to be part of the state police power, and therefore must be for the furthering of the health, morals, safety, or general welfare of the community.

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