Zoning (Noun)
Meaning
Dividing an area into zones or sections reserved for different purposes such as residence and business and manufacturing etc.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The city's zoning laws restricted the construction of high-rise buildings in residential areas.
- Local businesses opposed the zoning ordinance that limited the expansion of commercial properties.
- The town's zoning commission was responsible for determining the best use of land in different areas.
- Residents petitioned against the zoning change that would allow a factory to be built near their homes.
- The planning department used zoning maps to guide development and growth in the community.