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zoning regulations
UK/ˈzəʊnɪŋ ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃənz/US/ˈzoʊnɪŋ ˌrɛɡjəˈleɪʃənz/ZON·ing re·gu·LA·tions
official rules about how land in a city may be used, for example for housing or industry
Examples
“The council tightened zoning regulations to stop heavy industry near schools.”
“Developers must follow local zoning regulations before starting construction.”
“A change to zoning regulations allowed more mixed-use buildings in the area.”
Band 8 sentence
“Local authorities should update zoning regulations to encourage sustainable, mixed-use developments near public transport.”
Collocations
- strict zoning regulations
- relax zoning regulations
- change zoning regulations
Word family
Common mistakes
zoning regulation→zoning regulations
zoning is regulate by the council→zoning is regulated by the council
area zoning→zoning regulations
Say it for a higher band
5city rules→6zoning law→7+zoning regulations
Synonyms
land-use regulations
Easily confused
zoning laws
“Only a parliament can pass zoning laws, while planning departments issue zoning regulations.”
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