zoning
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He pointed to a recent landmark bill, State Senate Bill 79, which overrides local zoning laws to allow for taller, denser buildings near major transit stops.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
A “Yes in My Backyard” bill backed by Gov. JB Pritzker is designed to create affordable housing by pulling some zoning authority from cities and towns.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
The problem for me, and the technology, is that I found myself zoning out for long stretches.
From Barron's • May 3, 2026
Some balked when Nolen began talking about passing zoning rules, she said.
From Salon • May 3, 2026
As usual in these cases, the city ignored the pleas of residents and granted Greenberg the zoning variance he wanted.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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Human Geography - Middle School
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