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Special zoning

Zoning policies allowing land uses and activities not covered under other zoning classifications. Examples include detention centers and prisons, government buildings, sewer treatment facilities, cemetaries, churches, and landfills. Special zoning is often allowed through special-use permits, also known as conditional-use permits.

Added: Wed Nov 28 2007
Last Modified: Sun Jan 20 2008

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Zoning Agricultural zoning Rezoning Zoning classification Residential zoning Commercial zoning Industrial zoning Recreational zoning Zoning variance Zoning district Zone Spot zoning Strip zoning Zoning ordinances Conditional-use permit Conditional zoning Incentive zoning Master plan Land use

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