zoning law
nounUK /ˈzəʊnɪŋ lɔː/
US /ˈzoʊnɪŋ lɔː/
A rule that says what kinds of buildings can be built in different parts of a town.
The new zoning law stops factories from being built next to houses.
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2. A local rule that limits how tall or how big buildings can be.
The zoning law keeps tall towers out of the quiet neighborhood.
3. A rule that separates homes from shops and factories.
Thanks to the zoning law, the bakery could not open in the residential area.
4. The set of official rules a town uses to decide land use.
The council voted to update the zoning law for the whole city.