residential zones

Where people live

Residential zones are areas designated by local government for housing rather than commercial or industrial use.

Zoning laws restrict what can be built in these areas—typically single-family homes, apartments, or other dwellings.

The city council voted to rezone the old factory site as residential.

Different residential zone classifications may permit varying housing densities.

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land use category

residential zonescommercial zones

Areas designated for trade

industrial zones · commercial districts · business districts · industrial areas · industrial parks

human presence and habitation

residential zonesindustrial parks

Zoned areas for manufacturing

business parks · shopping centers · office complexes · civic centers · wilderness areas

human activity purpose

residential zonesworkplaces

Sites of employment

factories · business premises · industrial facilities · work zones · public spaces

Family

zone, resident, residence, reside

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