Zoning Map
/ˈzoʊ.nɪŋ mæp/
Definitions
- (n.) A map officially designating land use zones within a municipality, showing areas reserved for residential, commercial, industrial, or other purposes as defined by zoning ordinances.
The city council updated the zoning map to expand commercial zones near the downtown area.
Forms
- zoning maps
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Commentary
Zoning maps are crucial in land use regulation as they visually convey allowable property uses, aiding legal interpretation and municipal planning enforcement.
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