downzone

down·zone | \ ˈdau̇n-ˌzōn

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downzoned; downzoning; downzones

Definition of downzone

transitive verb

: to reduce or limit development or the number of buildings permitted on the county downzoned rural land to allow only one home per ten acres

Examples of downzone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Scott McGovern, president of the Anneslie Community Association, said the neighborhood was happy with Marks’ proposal to downzone the stretch of York Road from Dumbarton to Overbrook Road. — Cody Boteler, baltimoresun.com, "Councilman proposes downzoning to retain ‘distinctive character’ of York Road corridor in Towson," 3 Dec. 2019 Tuesday night, following its intention expressed at a June 18 study session, a majority of the Cupertino City Council appears poised to downzone the Vallco site in an attempt to render development there economically infeasible. — J.r. Fruen, The Mercury News, "Opinion: Cupertino City Council is failing its housing challenge," 20 Aug. 2019 So to block that, the City Council voted Monday to shift the land temporarily into the Pike Market historic district — which for the time being would effectively downzone it by 40-plus stories. — Danny Westneat, The Seattle Times, "With the Showbox, we’re all NIMBYs now," 15 Aug. 2018

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“Downzone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downzone. Accessed 15 Jan. 2021.

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