Title: Zoning Defined
Headings: Zoning Defined
Zoning Defined
Zoning is defined as a restriction on the way land within a certain jurisdiction can be used. The local government, usually a local municipality, town, or township, defines the zoning rules and regulations for their specific locality. These agencies then divide their jurisdictions into zones, and each is classified - or zoned - for particular types of land use.
Understanding Zoning Laws
Complying With Local Zoning Laws

Content: Through zoning restrictions, activities by these establishments are not allowed and these violaters would suffer major consequences for their noncompliance. Understanding Zoning Laws
The government, usually a local municipality, town, or township sets the zoning rules and regulations for their specific locality. Typically, the agencies divide their jurisdictions into zones, classified by particular types of land use. For instance, one area might be zoned for residential use, another nearby for commercial use, one on the outskirts of a city for commercial use, and one for agricultural use to raise livestock. And hybrid zones may also exist within these broad categories. Some residential areas might allow only single family homes, while others may also include apartments and townhouses. Complying With Local Zoning Laws
The property owner must comply with the local zoning laws. For instance, if the owner buys a house for his residence, he can’t raise pet goats and llamas in that area unless it is zoned for that, like an agricultural zone. If the property owner wishes to use his land in a way that does not comply with the stated requirements of the zoning laws for that piece of property, the owner must be granted an exception (often called a special use permit) by first filing an application with the local board and getting neighborhood approval. Sometimes zoning of a given area can also change.