zoning
/ˈzoʊnɪŋ/
dividing land into areas designated for specific uses
zoning in a sentence
“Zoning separates industrial from residential areas.”
Origin of zoning
From zone (Greek zone belt, girdle) + -ing
Related Words
density
the concentration of people or buildings in an area
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combining residential, commercial, and other uses in one area
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the shared spaces between buildings in cities
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the visual character of a street
urban sprawl
unplanned, low-density expansion of cities