Government ordinances, codes, and permit requirements intended to make the private use of land and natural resources conform to policy standards. Common regulations include building codes, curb-cut permit systems, historic preservation laws, housing codes, subdivision regulations, tree-cutting laws, and zoning.
A zoning ordinance is a regulation enacted by city, county, or other local authorities to specify the types of land uses allowed in specific areas. These ordinances ensure orderly development and separate conflicting land uses.
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