zoning

Example Sentences

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And zoning restrictions or pushback from locals in the Hartford suburbs make it difficult to build anything other than a single-family home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

These purchase decisions are being made by fiat, as federally owned property is often exempt from local permitting and zoning rules.

From Slate • Mar. 12, 2026

Beyond the zoning laws, the site is also currently governed by a state law requiring cities to preserve affordable housing along the coast and a city ordinance protecting mobile home residents against sudden displacement.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

Reporters are using artificial-intelligence tools to scan community meetings for topics that may prompt news, such as a zoning issue related to an ICE detention facility and a proposal for a new data center.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

I found myself zoning out in class, wondering what was happening to her.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott