zoning board
nounUK /ˈzəʊnɪŋ bɔːd/
US /ˈzoʊnɪŋ bɔːrd/
A group of people who decide what can be built in different parts of a town.
The zoning board said no to building a factory next to the school.
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2. A local government panel that reviews requests to change how land may be used.
The developer asked the zoning board for permission to turn the empty lot into shops.
3. An official body that settles disputes about building rules in a neighborhood.
Neighbors went to the zoning board to complain about the tall fence.
4. A committee that makes maps showing which areas are for homes, shops, or factories.
The zoning board updated the town map to add a new park area.