What is a zoning law?

an authorization to build or remodel an existing building on a property

an authorization to start a business issued by the local government

a law in a city or town that designates separate areas for residency and for business

a law that requires a business owner to pay his or her debts

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A zoning law is a law in a city or town that designates separate areas for residency and for business. These laws regulate land use and are designed to control the development and structure of properties within certain zones to promote organized urban development and ensure that incompatible land uses do not adversely affect one another.