Annex A

Definition of Terms

The definition of technical terms used in the Zoning Ordinance shall carry the
same meaning given to them in already approved codes and regulations,
such as but not limited to the National Building Code, Water Code, Philippine
Environmental Code and other Implementing Rules and Regulations,
promulgated by the HLURB. The words, terms, and phrases enumerated
hereunder shall be understood to have the meaning corresponding indicated
as follows:
ACCESSORY USE - A use customarily subordinate or incidental to the
principal use of the building and located on the same lot with such principal
use of the building.
ADVERTISING SIGN - A sign that directs attention to a business, profession,
commodity, service, or entertainment conducted, sold, or offered at a place
other than where the business, profession, etc., is located. An off-premise
sign.
ALLOWABLE LAND USE - Land use that conforms with the uses allowed in a
specific zone.
ARCADE - A continuous passageway parallel to and open to the street, open
space or building, usually covered by a canopy or permanent roofing.
AUDITORIUM, THEATER OR PERFORMANCE/CIVIC CENTER - Facility
and support services needed for stage and film presentations.
AUTO-RELATED SHOP (PARTS, SALES, REPAIR/SERVICE, STORAGE) -
Shop that specifically sells and/or servicesmotor vehicles and sells motor
vehicle parts and accessories.
BANK, ATM, FINANCE, INSURANCE, MONEY EXCHANGE SERVICE -
Facility for the custody, loan, exchange or issue of money, for the extension of
credit or for facilitating the extension of funds.
BLOCK - The combined area of one or more lots forming a street block
bounded by more than two streets.
BOARDING/PENSION HOUSE/DORMITORY/APARTMENT - A building
where boarders are provided with board and lodging, sleeping and eating in
common halls and consisting of at least ten or more persons.
BUILDING - Any structure having a roof supported by columns or walls. The
term building includes the term structure.
BUILDING DENSITY - The quantity of a building/s distributed over a lot area
controlled by a maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR).
BUILDING FOOTPRINT - The physical extent of a building outlined on the lot
or property where it stands.

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BUILDING PERMIT - Written permission issued by the proper city or
municipal authority for the construction,repair, alteration or addition to a
structure.
BUSINESS SIGN - An accessory sign that directs attention to a profession,
business, commodity, service or entertainment conducted, sold or offered in
the same place where the business is located. An identification or on-premise
sign.
CANOPY - A roof like cover that is temporary or portable in nature and
projects from the wall of a building for the purpose of shielding a doorway or
window from the elements and is periodically retracted into the face of the
building.
CASING - An enclosing frame around a door or window opening.
CELL SITES - The infrastructure and radio equipment associated with a
cellular transmitting and receiving station, including land, building, tower,
antennas and electrical equipment.

CERTIFICATE OF NON-CONFORMANCE - Certificate issued to owners of all

uses existing prior to the approval of the Zoning Ordinance which do not
conform in a zone as per provision of the said Ordinance.
CEMETERY - Property used for the interring of the dead.
CEMETERY ZONE (CEM) - An area delineated in the Zoning Ordinance that
is used primarily as burial ground/graveyard with support services such as
chapels.
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT ZONE (CBD) - An area delineated in the
Zoning Ordinance that is developed intensively and where major business
and financial activities take place.
CINEMA - Facility used primarily for the public presentation of motion
pictures.
CLUBHOUSE, MULTI-PURPOSE HALL/ROOM - A facility used for small
gatherings and activities such as meetings, parties, etc.
COCKTAIL LOUNGE/DISCO/DANCE HALL - An establishment where food
and drinks are served to its patrons to theaccompaniment of music furnished
by the management, sometimes with facilities for dancing.
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY - An institutional facility for tertiary or higher levels of
education.
CORNER LOT - A lot or parcel of land abutting upon two or more streets at
their intersection or upon two parts of the same street.
COMMUNITY/VILLAGE ASSOCIATION OFFICE - A building used for social,
educational, administrative, and cultural activities that may also include the
homeowners’ association office.

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COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN (CLUP) - A document embodying
specific proposals for guiding, regulating growth and/or development. The
main components of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan in this usage are the
sectoral studies i.e. Demography, Socio-Economic, Infrastructure and Utilities,
Local Administration and Land Use. The CLUP is usually implemented and
enforced through a Zoning Ordinance.
COMPUTER/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY-RELATED INDUSTRY - An
activity associated with or in support of computer/information technology such
as computer hardware, software, service, accessories, telecommunication
equipment and gadgets, etc.
CONFORMING USE - A use that is in accordance with the zone classification
as provided for in the Zoning Ordinance.
CONVENIENCE RETAIL STORE (in hotels only) – specialty retail primarily
intended for the convenience of hotel guests.

CONVENIENCE RETAIL STORE/FOODSTORE/CART/KIOSK/STALL

(neighborhoodscale)- pedestrianoriented commercial shop selling a limited
line of merchandise and catering to its immediate neighborhood.

CONVENT, SEMINARY AND RELATED USE - A building or place in which

religious education and related activities take place.
CONVENTION/MEETING FACILITY - A building/s or portion thereof
designed to accommodate a number ofpeople in assembly.
COVERED WALKWAY - A pedestrian walkway that is roofed.
CREMATORIUM - A facility containing a furnace for cremating.
CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL CENTER - An establishment or other
facility for the study and/or promotion ofarts, and social and physical sciences.
DANCE/VOICE/MUSIC/OTHER SPECIALTY STUDIO - A facility that
contains specialized equipment and other support services for the study and
training of performing arts.
DAY CARE CENTER - A facility used for childcare.
DOMINANT LAND USE - An Allowable Land Use that conforms to the
conditions set in this Ordinance as a dominant use of land.
EASEMENT - Open space imposed on any land use/activities sited along
waterways, road-right-of-ways, fault lines, cemeteries/memorial parks and
utilities, and other similar areas.
EAVE - The projecting lower edge of a roof overhanging the wall of a building.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - An educational facility that usually includes the
first four to seventh grades.

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EMBASSY - Facility that serves as office and/or residence of a diplomatic
representative.
ENTERTAINMENT/AMUSEMENT CENTER - A commercial facility having
various devices for entertainment, booths for food and drink and other support
facilities.
ENVIRONMENTALLY CRITICAL AREAS - Areas that are environmentally
sensitive and are listed in Presidential Proclamation 2146 dated December
14, 1981.
EXCEPTION - A device which grants a property owner relief from certain
provisions of the Zoning Ordinance because the specific use would result in a
particular hardship upon the owner, as distinguished from a mere
inconvenience or a desire to make more money.
FIRE/SECURITY STATION - An institutional facility that functions as a
dispatch for fire and police protection services.
FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) - The ratio between the gross floor area of a
building and the area of the lot onwhich it stands, determined by dividing the
gross floor area of the building and the area of the lot. The gross floor area of
any building should not exceed the prescribed floor area ratio (FAR) multiplied
by the lot area. FAR = lot size.
FUNERAL/MEMORIAL SERVICES - Private non-denominational funeral
chapels and other facilities for the purpose of spiritual medication and vigil
before burial of deceased persons.
FURNITURE SHOP - A facility for the manufacture, assembly, repair and/or
service of furniture.
GAMING ACTIVITY - Facility used for playing a game for money or property.
GAMING FACILITY - Any structure or portion thereof used for games of
chance which are conducted in a properly regulated environment, and may
include bingo hall, commercial casino, lottery station, slot machines, video
games, etc.

GENERAL INSTITUTIONAL/MIXED USE ZONE (INS-1) - An area delineated

in the Zoning Ordinance that is used primarily for government, religious,
cultural, educational, medical, civic, residential as well as supporting
commercial activities and services, not including military base/camp facility.
GENERAL PARK ZONE (REC-1) - An area delineated in the Zoning
Ordinance that is used primarily for park/playground use with open spaces
and customary park structures such as gazebos, clubhouse and sports
field/court.
GENERAL SERVICE/REPAIR - Commercial repair, maintenance, and
services including those dealing with household appliances, electronics,
furniture, tailoring/dressmaking, home repair, sign/billboard and art services,
transport and storage.

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GENERAL/SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL/MEDICAL CENTER - A facility used for
diagnosis and treatment of human ailment.
GOVERNMENT CENTER ZONE (GCZ) – An area delineated in the Zoning
Ordinance that is used primarily for local government activities, with
supporting mixed use activities.
GOVERNMENT FACILITY - Offices and other support service facilities of the
government.
GRAVEL/SAND DEALER – A facility where gravel and/or sand used for
construction and other similar purposes are stored and sold.
GROSS FLOOR AREA (GFA) - The GFA of a building is the total floor space
within the perimeter of the permanent external building walls,
Occupied by: office areas; residential areas; corridors; lobbies; mezzanine;
vertical penetrations, which shall mean stairs, fire escapes, elevator shafts,
flues, pipe shafts, vertical ducts, and the like, and their enclosing walls; rest
rooms or toilets; machine rooms and closets; covered balconies and terraces;
interior walls and columns, and other interior features;
But excluding: covered areas used for parking and driveways, including
vertical penetrations in parking floors where no residential or office units are
present; uncovered areas for AC cooling towers, overhead water tanks, roof
decks laundry areas and cages, wading or swimming pools, whirlpools or
Jacuzzis, gardens, courts or plazas.
HARDWARE - A commercial establishment that sells construction materials.
HISTORICAL BUILDING, STRUCTURE OR LANDMARK - A structure or
place of outstanding historical and cultural significance and designated as
such by national or local government.
HEALTH CENTER/CLINIC - A facility intended primarily for the treatment of
outpatients.
HEALTH CLUB/GYM - A facility having various exercise and fitness devices
and support facilities such as locker rooms, food and snack bar, showers and
offices.
HIGH DENSITY COMMERCIAL/MIXED USE ZONE (C-3) - An area
delineated in the Zoning Ordinance that has a variety of land uses/activities
including commercial activities that are regional in scope and where market
activities generate traffic and require utilities and services that extend beyond
local boundaries.
HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL/MIXED USE ZONE (R-3) - An area
delineated in the Zoning Ordinance that is used primarily for high density
dwelling with support uses. The allowable number of dwelling units per
10,000 sq. meters is 66 and above.
HIGH SCHOOL - An institutional facility for the secondary level of education.

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HISTORIC PRESERVATION DEVELOPMENT - The protection, rehabilitation
and restoration of districts, buildings,structures and artifacts significant in
history, architecture, archaeology or culture.
HLURB/BOARD - Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board.
HOME OFFICE - Occupation conducted within a dwelling and not in any
accessory building provided no person who is not a resident in the premises is
employed, no mechanical equipment is used, except such is permissible for
purely domestic or household purposes and not requiring internal or external
alteration, or involve construction features or use of equipment not customary
in dwellings.
HOTEL - A building or part thereof with rooms occupied or intended to be
occupied for hire as temporary aboding place of individuals with a general
kitchen and public dining room service, but no provisions for cooking in any
individual suite or room.
INSIDE LOT - A lot fronting one street or public alley with remaining sides
bounded by lot lines.
INSTITUTIONAL RECREATION ZONE (REC-2) - An area delineated in the
Zoning Ordinance that is used primarily for indoor and outdoor recreation with
substantial open areas including support facilities.
JUNK SHOP - A facility used for the storage and sale of automotive, machine,
metal, and wood products and parts.
LAND USE - A manner by which land is occupied or utilized.
LIBRARY - A facility intended primarily for the repository, exhibit and lending
of literature and other documentary materials.
LOCATIONAL CLEARANCE - A clearance issued to a project that is allowed
under the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance as well as other standards,
rules and regulations on land use.
LOT - A parcel of land on which a principal building and its accessories are or
may be placed.
LOW DENSITY COMMERCIAL/MIXED USE ZONE (C-1) - An area
delineated in the Zoning Ordinance that is used primarily for trade, services
and business activities at a neighborhood scale.
LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (R-1) - An area delineated in the
Zoning Ordinance that is used primarily for low density housing. The number
of dwelling units per 10,000 sq. meters should not be more than 20.
LUMBER YARD – A facility where wood products used for construction and
other uses are sold.
MACHINE/WELDING/METAL SHOP - A facility intended for the assembly,
fabrication, repair and/or service of machinery and other metal products and
components.

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MAKATI CITY ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS
(MCZBAA) - A sub-committee of the Makati City Development Council that
grants or denies applications for variances, exceptions, issuance of Certificate
of Non-Conformance as well as act on complaints and opposition to
applications.
MAKATI CITY ZONING REVIEW COMMITTEE (MCZRC) - A sub-committee
of the Makati City Development Council that reviews the Zoning Ordinance as
the need arises.
MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITY (MRF) – A facility designed to receive,
sort, process, and store compostable and recyclable materials efficiently and
in an environmentally sound manner as prescribed in R.A. 9003, otherwise
known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000.

MAUSOLEUM - A sepulchral chapel located within a Cemetery zone that

contains tombs.
MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT - The maximum height allowed for structures
or buildings expressed in meters and measured according to the provisions of
the National Building Code.
MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE - The maximum portion of a lot which, when
viewed directly from above, isallowed to be occupied by a building or any
portion of a building.
MEDICAL CENTER - An institutional facility providing primary health services
and medical or surgical care to persons, primarily inpatients and including, as
an integral part of the facility, laboratories, outpatient facilities, training
facilities, medical offices and staff residences.
MEDIUM DENSITY COMMERCIAL/MIXED USE ZONE (C-2) - An area
delineated in the Zoning Ordinance that is used primarily for trade, business
and service industries at a local scale.
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL/MIXED USE ZONE (R-2) - An area
delineated in the Zoning Ordinance that is used primarily for medium density
housing and supporting activities. The number of allowable dwelling units per
10,000 sq. meters is 21 to 65.
MILITARY BASE/CAMP/RESERVATION - An institutional facility reserved for
use of the armed forces.
MILITARY INSTITUTIONAL/MIXED-USE ZONE (INS-2) - An area delineated
in the Zoning Ordinance that is used primarily for government, religious,
cultural, educational, medical, civic, residential and military
base/camp/reservation activities.
MITIGATING DEVICE - A means to grant relief in complying with certain
provisions of the Ordinance.
MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING - A building used as a home or residence of two
or more families living independently from one another each occupying one or
more rooms as a single housekeeping unit.

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MUSEUM/EXHIBIT AREA/ART GALLERY - A facility intended primarily for
the exhibit, repository and/or sale of artworks and other items for public
appreciation and information.
NON-CONFORMING USE - Existing non-conforming uses/establishments in
an area allowed to operate despite non-conformity to the provisions of the
Ordinance subject to the conditions stipulated in this Zoning Ordinance.
NURSING/CONVALESCENT HOME - An institutional facility used for treating
chronic and usually long-term illnesses.
OFFICE - A room or group of rooms used for conducting the affairs of
business, profession, or service.
OFFICE SUPPORT SERVICE - Service complimentary to the conduct of
business, trade, and profession such as photo/photocopying, printing,
postal/delivery, travel/tourism, vehicle rental, and telecom services.
OFF-STREET PARKING - The parking of any vehicle at designated areas not
within road or street rights-of-way.
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP - A duly authenticated map delineating the different
zones in which the whole city is divided.
ONE-STOP-PAYMENT CENTER - A small-scale commercial establishment
that offers a multitude of services relating to financial transactions such as
payment of utility bills, money transfer, travel arrangements, courier service,
etc. for the convenient use of its immediate neighborhood but not involving
any sale of merchandise, goods or commodities.

OPEN LOT - A lot bounded on all sides by street lines.

OPEN SPACE (OPN) - Unoccupied space open to the sky on the same lot
with the building.
OVERLAY ZONE - A zone described by the Official Zoning Map within which,
through imposition of a special designation, additional regulations and
requirements apply in addition to those of the zone to which such designation
is added.
PARK, PLAYGROUND, SPORTS FIELD/COURT OR GARDEN – A tract of
land used primarily for outdoor active and passive recreation.
PARKING STRUCTURE - A building of several levels used for temporary
parking of private vehicles, whether for compensation, or as an
accommodation to client or customers.
PARKING SPACE - An off-street space available for the parking of one motor
vehicle and having an area of not less than twelve square meters, exclusive of
passageways and driveways appurtenant thereto and giving access thereto,
and having direct access to a street or alley.
PAWNSHOP - A facility where money is loaned for the security of a personal
property pledged in the pawnbrokers keeping.

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PEDESTRIAN UNDERPASS - An underground pedestrian walkway.
PERSONAL SERVICE/REPAIR SHOP - Facility used primarily for providing
services involving the care of a person or his or her personal goods or
apparel such as barber/beauty shop, shoe/bag/watch repair,
engraving/locksmithing, laundry/dry cleaning, photo/portrait services.
PETROL FILLING KIOSK – A place where gasoline or any other vehicular
motor fuel is dispensed and offered for sale to the public.
PETROL FILLING/SERVICE STATION - A place where gasoline or any other
motor fuel, lubricating oil or greasefor operation of automobile is offered for
sale to the public, and where automobile repair, washing, and other
maintenance activities are conducted.
PLACE OF RELIGIOUS WORSHIP - An institutional facility that is designed
and particularly adapted for the primary use of conducting on a regular basis
formal religious services by a religious congregation.
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT(PUD) - An area planned, developed,
operated and maintained as a single entity andcontaining one or more
principal land uses.
PNR - Philippine National Railways.
PORTE COCHERE - A passageway through a building or screened wall
designed to let vehicles pass from thestreet to an interior courtyard.
PRE-SCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL - Facility used for pre-elementary
educational purposes.
PRINCIPAL USE - A specific land use/facility allowed in a zone/lot that serves
as the dominant use in the zone/lot as defined in this Ordinance.
PUBLIC UTILITY FACILITY - Building, structure or facilities, including
generating and switching stations, poles, lines, pipes, pumping stations,
repeaters, antennas, transmitters and receivers, valves, and all buildings and
structures relating to the furnishing of utility services, such as electric, gas,
telephone, water, sewer, and public transit, to the public.
RADIO/TELEVISION STATION - A facility engaged in transmitting oral and
visual programs to the public and that consists of, among others, a studio,
transmitter and antennas.
RECIPIENT LOT - In the context of the Transfer of Development Rights, a
parcel of land that is the recipient of unutilized GFA of a Transfer Lot subject
to conditions in this Ordinance.
RESIDENTIAL INN/CONDOMINIUM/CONDOTEL/APARTMENT - A building
containing dwelling units intended to be occupied for hire as temporary
aboding place of individuals or families or used for residential purposes by
owner-occupants, excluding a hotel.

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RESTAURANT, CANTEEN OR OTHER FOOD-SERVING ESTABLISHMENT
- Facility where food and drink are prepared, served and consumed primarily
within the principal building.
RETAIL STORE - A commercial establishment used for the sale of
merchandise, goods, or commodities to customers for their use or
consumption.
REZONING - A process of introducing amendments to or a change in the text
and maps of the Zoning Ordinance.
RIVERSIDE DEVELOPMENT ZONE (RDZ) - An area delineated in this
Zoning Ordinance used primarily as an outdoor park/recreational place with
related activities as well as supporting commercial, cultural, entertainment and
tourist-oriented development.
RIVERSIDE DEVELOPMENT ZONE MASTERPLAN - Document that
describes in detail the extent and features of the Riverside Development
Zone.
ROOF SIGN - A sign installed on roofs, roof decks or eaves.
SETBACK - The open space left between the building and lot lines.
SERVICE ENTRANCES - Ingress and egress of buildings primarily for the
delivery and collection of equipment, food and garbage.
SHOPPING CENTER - A group of commercial establishments planned,
constructed and managed as a totalentity; a shopping mall.
SHOWROOM/DISPLAY - A portion of a building or building where items are
exhibited for viewing and inspection only.
SINGLE DETACHED FAMILY DWELLING - A house accommodating a single
family and having two side yards.
SMALL-SCALE HOME INDUSTRY - An economic activity of a scale and type
that is carried on primarily in houses and consistent with the residential
environment of its neighborhood.
SOURCE LOT - In the context of Transfer of Development Rights, a parcel of
land that is the source of unutilized GFA transferred to a Development Lot
subject to conditions in this Ordinance.
SPECIALTY SCHOOL/TRAINING FACILITY - Facility used primarily for
specialized training or education such as computer schools, professional
business schools, etc.
SPORTS CLUB RECREATION ZONE (REC-3) - An area delineated in this
Zoning Ordinance used primarily for recreational activities within a dedicated
facility including all support services.
SPORTS/RECREATION FACILITY - A facility designed and equipped for the
conduct of sports and leisure activities.

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SPORTS STADIUM - A large open or enclosed place used for games and
major events and partly or completely surrounded by spectator seats.
SPORTING GOODS/SOUVENIR SHOP - A commercial facility selling sports
equipment and/or other specialty sports/recreational goods, accessories and
souvenir items.
SUPERMARKET/FOOD STORE - A retail facility used primarily for selling
food as well as other convenience and household goods.
THROUGH LOT - A lot that fronts upon two parallel streets or that fronts
upon two streets that do not intersect at the boundaries of the lot.
TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS - The transfer of the right to
develop or build, expressed in FAR, from one area to another where such
transfer is permitted.
TRANSIT STATION/TERMINAL - Facility used primarily for the loading,
unloading and commuter handling as well as support services incidental to
public transportation systems.
UTILITY INSTALLATION – An area where equipment and other facilities used
to provide water, power, sewerage, drainage, communications, and other
similar services are located.
UTILITY ZONE (UTL) - An area delineated in this Zoning Ordinance used
primarily for utilities, including all types of pipelines, telephone and electric
cables, and towers.
VARIANCE - A special locational clearance which grants a property owner
relief from certain provisions of Zoning Ordinance where, because of the
particular physical surrounding, shape or topographical conditions of the
property, compliance on height, area, setback, bulk and/or density would
result in a particular hardship upon the owner, as distinguished from a mere
inconvenience or a desire to make more money.
WAREHOUSE/STORAGE FACILITY - Storage and/or depository of those in
business of performing warehouse services for others, for profit.
WELFARE/CHARITABLE INSTITUTION/REHABILITATION CENTER - A
facility that provides essential goods or services, such as food, housing,
clothing, counseling aid, or assistance to those in need, for no fee or
compensation or at a fee recognized as being significantly less than that
charged by profit-making organizations.
WELLNESS CENTER – A commercial establishment that has a holistic
approach to health and wellness, rest and relaxation that aims to treat the
body, mind and spirit by integrating a range of professionally administered
health, wellness, fitness and beauty, water treatment and services being
operated in accordance with the DOT revised rules and regulations stated in
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WEST VALLEY FAULT - An active fault line as identified by the Philippine
Institute of Volcanology (PHILVOLCS).
WET/DRY MARKET - Facility (usually semi-enclosed) selling fresh produce,
meat and poultry as well as basic household wares.
WHOLESALE STORE/DISTRIBUTOR - Facilities or places of business
primarily engaged in selling merchandise to retailers; to industrial,
commercial, institutional, or professional business users; to other wholesalers;
or acting as agents or brokers and buying merchandise for, or selling
merchandise to, such individuals or companies.
ZONE BOUNDARIES - The extents of a zone defined by streets, structures,
easements, other zones/lots, topographical features, etc.
ZONE - A specifically delineated area or district in the city within which
uniform regulations and requirements govern the use, placement, spacing and
size of land and buildings.

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