: 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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The City Council ultimately voted 8-3 after no public debate at a December zoning meeting to hire Anthony Fox as interim city attorney on a six-month contract while conducting a search for a new permanent hire.
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Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2025
O’Connor said the foundation has begun the property zoning process through Will County and is grateful for bipartisan support for the ranch’s development.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
Orlando Sentinel During the zoning hearing, Douglas Willoughby recalled finding a trespasser from Hope City asleep on his porch.
—Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Apr. 2025
The researchers found that local zoning restrictions limit where schools can open, discriminate against nonpublic schools, impose extra requirements on new schools, and are impossible to understand.
—Michael McShane, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2025
O’Connor said the foundation has begun the property zoning process through Will County and is grateful for bipartisan support for the ranch’s development.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
Orlando Sentinel During the zoning hearing, Douglas Willoughby recalled finding a trespasser from Hope City asleep on his porch.
—Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Apr. 2025
The researchers found that local zoning restrictions limit where schools can open, discriminate against nonpublic schools, impose extra requirements on new schools, and are impossible to understand.
—Michael McShane, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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“Zoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zoning. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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