Land Use Authority

/ˈlænd ˌjuz əˈθɔːrɪti/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A governmental or regulatory body empowered to regulate and control the use, development, and zoning of land within its jurisdiction.
    The land use authority denied the application for commercial development in a residential zone.

Forms

  • land use authority

Commentary

Often involves discretionary decision-making and enforcement related to property and environmental regulations.

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