Simple Definition of zoning

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zoning

noun

: a system of rules used to control where businesses and homes are built in a city or town
Developers have been frustrated by restrictive zoning imposed by state and local governments.
local zoning laws
the city's zoning board/commission

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“Zoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/zoning. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

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