zoning
noun/ˈzəʊnɪŋ/
/ˈzəʊnɪŋ/
[uncountable]- the practice of allowing areas of land to be used only for a particular purpose
- zoning regulations/laws
CultureIn US town planning, parts of a town or city are divided into zones, areas reserved for houses, businesses or industries.Want to learn more?
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- the act of dividing an area of land into smaller areas
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