: 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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In order to operate in Portland, certain businesses must be approved for conditional use and are subject, pursuant to Portland’s zoning provisions, to restrictions outlined in their respective conditional use permits.
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Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 7 Feb. 2026
The district adds additional protections on top of base zoning to preserve the neighborhood’s look and character.
—Kamal Morgan
february 7, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2026
The bill bars local governments from imposing several common zoning restrictions on the construction of ADUs — like requiring homeowners to live on the property or to increase parking space on their land.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
At the federal level, lawmakers have introduced bipartisan proposals aimed at zoning, permitting and construction bottlenecks, though most remain in early stages.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
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Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 7 Feb. 2026
The district adds additional protections on top of base zoning to preserve the neighborhood’s look and character.
—Kamal Morgan
february 7, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2026
The bill bars local governments from imposing several common zoning restrictions on the construction of ADUs — like requiring homeowners to live on the property or to increase parking space on their land.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
At the federal level, lawmakers have introduced bipartisan proposals aimed at zoning, permitting and construction bottlenecks, though most remain in early stages.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Zoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zoning. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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