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Record 1 2003-04-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Areal Planning (Urban Studies)
  • Regulations (Urban Studies)
DEF

A land area described in the text of zoning regulations but not placed on the zoning map until a developer applies for rezoning.

DEF

... a zoning district that is defined in an ordinance, but not used for a particular location until enacted for a specific project.

CONT

Floating zones are used to anticipate certain types of uses for which locations will not be designated on the zoning map until developers apply for zoning.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aménagement du territoire
  • Réglementation (Urbanisme)
DEF

Zone généralement périphérique restée sans affectation sur un plan d'aménagement afin de réserver l'avenir.

CONT

Il est trop facile... d'obtenir de la municipalité des complaisances pour qu'on donne un coup de pouce à un plan lorsque celui-ci n'existe pas, qu'il est informe, qu'on s'abrite derrière des «zones non affectées» et que, de toutes façons, il n'a pas été approuvé.

Spanish

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