C1nounformalurbanlaw
US/ˈzoʊ.nɪŋ/
UK/ˈzəʊ.nɪŋ/
the system of dividing land in a city into areas where only certain kinds of buildings or activities are allowed
In context
Strict zoning rules stop anyone from opening a factory next to a school.
The council changed the zoning so that apartments could be built downtown.
Residents objected to the zoning proposal for the old industrial site.
Words that go with zoning
adjective + noun
- zoning lawsZoning laws limit the height of new buildings.
- zoning regulationsZoning regulations differ between neighborhoods.
- residential zoningResidential zoning does not allow big shops.
- commercial zoningThe site has commercial zoning.
verb + noun
- change the zoningThe developer asked to change the zoning of the lot.
noun + noun
- zoning boardThe zoning board approved the plan.