: 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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It will then be taken up by the Zoning Review Board and the council's zoning committee before advancing to the full council.
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Kristal Dixon, Axios, 18 Oct. 2024
Memory foam beds may have thicker foam layers to elevate your spine into neutral alignment, while innerspring or hybrid mattresses might be made with zoning features that offer greater support under the hips and low back.
—Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 17 Oct. 2024
For example, when buying undeveloped land that requires significant research or zoning approvals, an LOI becomes a practical tool for buyers who need time to assess the feasibility of the purchase.
—James Nelson, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
But Councilman Darrell Watson, whose northern Denver district includes the property, emphasized the importance of York Street Yards to the Clayton neighborhood and the benefits a new, more flexible zoning could bring in the future.
—Joe Rubino, The Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2024
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Kristal Dixon, Axios, 18 Oct. 2024
Memory foam beds may have thicker foam layers to elevate your spine into neutral alignment, while innerspring or hybrid mattresses might be made with zoning features that offer greater support under the hips and low back.
—Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 17 Oct. 2024
For example, when buying undeveloped land that requires significant research or zoning approvals, an LOI becomes a practical tool for buyers who need time to assess the feasibility of the purchase.
—James Nelson, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
But Councilman Darrell Watson, whose northern Denver district includes the property, emphasized the importance of York Street Yards to the Clayton neighborhood and the benefits a new, more flexible zoning could bring in the future.
—Joe Rubino, The Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Zoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zoning. Accessed 24 Oct. 2024.
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