zoning authority
nounUK /ˈzəʊnɪŋ ɔːˈθɒrəti/
US /ˈzoʊnɪŋ əˈθɔːrəti/
A group of people who decide what can be built in different parts of a town.
The zoning authority said no to building a factory next to the school.
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2. The legal power of a local government to control how land is used.
The city used its zoning authority to keep shops out of quiet neighborhoods.
3. An official office that reviews and approves building plans.
She submitted her house plans to the zoning authority for approval.
4. A person or board that enforces rules about what can be built where.
The zoning authority fined the owner for building too close to the road.