: 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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News of the project comes as the Independence City Council is considering a temporary 180-day moratorium on zoning approval for data centers.
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Ilana Arougheti
june 26,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Local zoning laws can also dictate the dimensions of parking spaces.
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Beth Livesay,
AJC.com,
26 June 2026
Controlled mind-wandering — Mind-wandering is a spontaneous zoning out of your immediate surroundings.
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Eric Zillmer,
Scientific American,
26 June 2026
But while city officials have been working with Moore on minor zoning issues, none of the allegations of abuse or neglect have been substantiated, Harkey said.
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Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2026
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Ilana Arougheti
june 26,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Local zoning laws can also dictate the dimensions of parking spaces.
—
Beth Livesay,
AJC.com,
26 June 2026
Controlled mind-wandering — Mind-wandering is a spontaneous zoning out of your immediate surroundings.
—
Eric Zillmer,
Scientific American,
26 June 2026
But while city officials have been working with Moore on minor zoning issues, none of the allegations of abuse or neglect have been substantiated, Harkey said.
—
Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2026
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“Zoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zoning. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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