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zoning

[zoh-ning] / ˈzoʊ nɪŋ /


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A decade of policy changes in Austin, including zoning rule amendments and fewer requirements for some developments, set the stage for a multiyear construction boom as the population expanded.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

A “Yes in My Backyard” bill backed by Gov. JB Pritzker is designed to create affordable housing by pulling some zoning authority from cities and towns.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Though a final letter of determination is still to be issued, Tim Fargo, the associate zoning administrator in charge of Tuesday’s meeting, said he was “inclined to approve” the conditional-use permit under consideration.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

The problem for me, and the technology, is that I found myself zoning out for long stretches.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

I found myself zoning out in class, wondering what was happening to her.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott




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