Adjacency
/əˈdʒeɪsənsi/
Definitions
- (n.) The state of being next to or adjoining something, especially property or jurisdiction boundaries.
The legal dispute concerned the adjacency of the two parcels of land.
- (n.) A principle in zoning law referring to the proximity or contiguity of land uses or zones.
Adjacency considerations impacted the zoning board's decision.
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Commentary
Adjacency is frequently relevant in property, boundary disputes, and zoning regulations where the relation of parcels or uses in proximity may affect rights or restrictions.
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