Public Interest refers to values generally thought to be shared by the public at large. However, there is no one public interest; rather, there are many public interests depending upon individual needs.
Zoning is a legislative action, often at the municipal level, that divides municipalities into districts to regulate the use of private property and the construction of buildings within these established zones. Zoning is part of the state's police power and must further the health, morals, safety, or general welfare of the community.
