Land Use & Zoning

What is Zoning?

Zoning is a set of laws that govern how land can be used in a specific area. Zoning laws are in place in most municipalities in the United States.

Zoning laws regulate land use, building heights & designs, lot size, and density.
Zoning laws can help build cities or keep areas rural.
Zoning laws can also be used to limit or ban certain businesses or housing types from certain areas.