Zoning

Pronunciation: /ˈzoʊnɪŋ/

Definitions of zoning

noun a method of organizing land use through regulations and restrictions in a specific area

Example Sentences

A1 Zoning laws determine how land can be used in a city.

A2 The zoning regulations restrict the construction of commercial buildings in residential areas.

B1 The city council is considering changes to the zoning ordinance to allow for more mixed-use developments.

B2 The zoning board approved the request to rezone the industrial area for residential use.

C1 The urban planner specializes in creating zoning plans that promote sustainable development.

C2 The zoning commission held a public hearing to gather feedback on the proposed changes to the zoning code.

Examples of zoning in a Sentence

formal The city council is currently reviewing the zoning regulations for commercial properties.

informal I heard they're changing up the zoning rules for building heights downtown.

slang The zoning laws in this area are a real pain in the neck.

figurative She felt like her life was stuck in a zoning pattern, unable to break free and explore new opportunities.

Grammatical Forms of zoning

• past tense: zoned
• plural: zonings
• comparative: more zoning
• superlative: most zoning
• present tense: zone
• future tense: will zone
• perfect tense: have zoned
• continuous tense: is zoning
• singular: zoning
• positive degree: zoning
• infinitive: to zone
• gerund: zoning
• participle: zoning

Origin and Evolution of zoning

First Known Use: 1916 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'zoning' originated from the practice of dividing land into different zones for specific purposes.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of urban planning to regulate land use, the term 'zoning' has evolved to encompass a broader range of regulations and restrictions on land use and development.