Definition of "Zoning laws"

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Long & Foster Burke/Fairfax Station

Local government ordinances governing real estate development including structural and design aspects. Zoning ordinances usually define various usage classifications ranging from agricultural to heavy industry; Building restrictions including minimum-square-footage building requirements; and violation penalties and procedures.

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