: 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 developer was not required to hold community meetings and request zoning changes before county boards at public hearings — where citizens can weigh in — as required by most other development applications.
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Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2025
The city of Benbrook, whose planning and zoning commission recommended approving Waldrop’s latest proposal, said the development would be subject to oversight by city engineers and others to assure safety.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Aug. 2025
After gauging reactions from the town council, the planning and zoning commission and the public, J-RAC put forward a revised plan in May that included 110 duplexes in 55 buildings, along with 31 townhouses — a total of 141 units.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 29 July 2025
Taylor was elected Fort Pierce’s District 2 commissioner in 2024 after serving on the county’s planning and zoning commission for nearly a decade, according to his commissioner biography.
—Olivia Lloyd
updated July 29, Miami Herald, 29 July 2025
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Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2025
The city of Benbrook, whose planning and zoning commission recommended approving Waldrop’s latest proposal, said the development would be subject to oversight by city engineers and others to assure safety.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Aug. 2025
After gauging reactions from the town council, the planning and zoning commission and the public, J-RAC put forward a revised plan in May that included 110 duplexes in 55 buildings, along with 31 townhouses — a total of 141 units.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 29 July 2025
Taylor was elected Fort Pierce’s District 2 commissioner in 2024 after serving on the county’s planning and zoning commission for nearly a decade, according to his commissioner biography.
—Olivia Lloyd
updated July 29, Miami Herald, 29 July 2025
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“Zoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zoning. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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