zoning
n. uncountable C1 Advanced US //ˈzoʊnɪŋ// UK //zˈəʊnɪŋ// zon·ing
n. the set of rules that decide how land in a city can be used. For example, these rules might say one area is only for houses and another is for factories.
n. the legislative process of dividing land into districts and establishing regulations for the use of property within those districts. Often used to separate residential, commercial, and industrial activities.
The city changed the zoning to allow more apartment buildings.
Strict zoning laws in the historic district prevent developers from building modern skyscrapers near the old cathedral.
Urban planners argue that exclusionary zoning contributes to housing shortages by artificially limiting the density of residential developments in high-demand neighborhoods.