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Zoning ordinance

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-005296

A set of local laws that divide a municipality into different districts or zones, specifying the types of land use permitted within each. These regulations govern building size, lot coverage, density, and the placement of structures. Zoning ordinances are enacted by local government bodies, such as city councils or county commissions, under their police power.

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IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-005296
FieldLaw
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  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/zoning-ordinance/"
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