zoning change

collocation in English

meaningsofzoningandchange

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zoning
noun[U]
uk
/ˈzəʊ.nɪŋ/us
/ˈzoʊ.nɪŋ/
the act of deciding, or the decision that has been taken about, what particular use an area ...
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change
noun
uk
/tʃeɪndʒ/us
/tʃeɪndʒ/
the act of becoming different, or the result of something ...
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(Definition ofzoningandchangefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofzoning change

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These hearings were called to solicit public input on a proposedzoningchange.
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Many citizens speak out against thezoningchangebecause of the risk to drinking water, as well as other issues.
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The implied criticism is that the consequences of thezoningchangewould be inconsistent with what is written in the zoning code.
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Speakers can invoke an authority in support of their position or to challenge the proposedzoningchange.
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The hearings were called to solicit public input on a proposedzoningchange.
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The magnitude of the risk is an issue over which the public is divided, though a large majority speaks out against thezoningchange.
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Yet many proponents of thezoningchangeand economic development mention the value of aquifer protection, and many opponents of the zoning cite the importance of economic growth.
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So the quote works as part of his argument; the quote is used to draw a contrast and to challenge those behind thezoningchange.
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The presumption here is that thezoningchangewill be passed, and only the details of lot size coverage need to be worked out.
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The golf course is zoned parkland, and voters would have to approve azoningchangefor a stadium to be built.
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Thezoningchangewill allow more than 300 single-family homes to be built on the east side of the property.
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The development was unique in that it would require no public dollars or bond issues, however, it would require azoningchangefor the location.
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Local officials refused to approve thezoningchange, forcing him to look elsewhere for a site.
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Even today, most jurisdictions require some sort of special permit orzoningchangein order for the conversions to take place.
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In 2008, the city approved azoningchangethat now allows for skyscrapers of up to 20 floors to be built in the colonia.
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Neighborhood associations are routinely consulted on matters related to zoning changes, liquor licenses, economic development, policing and other city services.
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Once the zoning changes with the protection details have been approved, the badly deteriorated buildings will undergo extensive renovations.
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Over 40 years ago, in 1971, many dozens of liquor stores were grandfathered into city zoning changes.
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The company also applied for zoning changes to allow residential development on the property around the golf course.
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Shortly after it was built, shoreline zoning changes precluded the construction of further hotels on piers.
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