zoning
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Tier 2 zoning — which includes light-rail lines such as the A, C, E and K lines, as well as bus routes with dedicated lanes — allows for five- to eight-story buildings.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
In Texas, counties typically don’t have the power to block development — unlike city officials who wield zoning authority.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
Montebello, El Monte and Baldwin Park have all enacted temporary moratoria, and Alhambra recently banned data centers as part of a zoning code update.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
A decade of Austin’s policy changes, including zoning reforms and streamlined permits, spurred a construction boom and increased housing supply.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
“So I heard your dad is building a runway on your property. That’s against the zoning laws around here.”
From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos
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