Zoning
Zoning
Zoning (/ˈzoʊnɪŋ/) is a term used in the field of urban planning and public health to refer to the process of dividing land into zones in which certain land uses are permitted or prohibited. The type of zone determines what specific health regulations, building codes, and safety requirements are implemented in that area.
Etymology
The term "zoning" originates from the English word "zone", which in turn is derived from the Greek word "ζώνη" (zōnē), meaning "belt" or "girdle". The concept of zoning as a method for organizing land use was first implemented in the United States in the early 20th century.
Related Terms
- Land use planning: The process of making decisions about the use of land, including where buildings and roads should be placed, where parks and open space should exist, and what areas should be reserved for agriculture or other specific uses.
- Urban planning: The technical and political process concerned with the development and design of land use and the built environment, including air, water, and the infrastructure passing into and out of urban areas.
- Public health: The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals.
- Building code: A set of rules that specify the standards for constructed objects such as buildings and nonbuilding structures.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Zoning
- Wikipedia's article - Zoning
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