zoning

1 of 2

noun

zon·​ing ˈzō-niŋ 

: 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

zoning

2 of 2

present participle of zone entry 2

Examples of zoning in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

My focus is cutting traffic gridlock through AI light synchronization, equipping police with advanced tech, protecting residential zoning against over-development, and streamlining municipal permitting with strict fiscal accountability. — Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026

For many years, many jurisdictions in Virginia have allowed developers to build data centers without public review, so long as the buildings meet existing zoning requirements. — Fengxiu Zhang, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026

Carpentersville changed its zoning regulations in 2018 to allow recreational cannabis dispensaries, Stewart said. — Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

As part of its original plan, SR proposed to buy the 62-year-old Maplewood Apartments to cover its affordable housing requirement under Mansfield zoning regulations. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 23 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1912, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for zoning

• boning
• cloning
• coning
• droning
• groaning
• honing
• loaning
• moaning
• owning
• phoning
• stoning
• toning

Legal Definition

zoning

noun

zon·​ing

: municipal or county regulation of land use effected through the creation and enforcement of zones under local law