Zoning Laws

Definition

Government-imposed rules that determine what you can or can't do with your land. Designed to prevent your neighbor from opening a slaughterhouse next door.

Example Usage

We wanted to convert the building into apartments, but zoning laws restrict it to commercial use.

Source: Municipal government terminology

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