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Concept information
Preferred term
zoning
Type
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Topic
Definition
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In general, the demarcation of a planning area by ordinance into zones and the establishment of regulations to govern the use of the land (commercial, industrial, residential, type of residential, etc.) and the location, bulk, height, shape, use, and coverage of structures within each zone.
Broader concept
Synonyms
- land use zoning
In other languages
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Spanish
URI
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/49162
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