zoning

🇺🇸 /ˈzəʊnɪŋ/ 🇬🇧 /ˈzəʊnɪŋ/
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noun
R

the rules that decide what types of buildings and activities are allowed in different areas

The city council is considering new zoning laws to limit the construction of high-rise buildings in residential areas.

R

the process of dividing an area of land into smaller sections for different uses

The zoning of the land allowed for a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial areas.

translation

n. the rules that decide what types of buildings and activities are allowed in different areas; the process of dividing an area of land into smaller sections for different uses

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Plural zonings