1. A designated area of land with specific characteristics, regulations, or purposes
The coastal land zone is protected by environmental regulations.
A zona terrestre costeira é protegida por regulações ambientais.
2. In urban planning, an area designated for particular land use such as residential, commercial, or industrial purposes
The city council approved the rezoning of that land zone for commercial development.
O conselho municipal aprovou a reclassificação dessa zona terrestre para desenvolvimento comercial.
3. A geographic region defined by specific terrain, climate, or ecological characteristics
The temperate land zone experiences four distinct seasons.
A zona terrestre temperada experimenta quatro estações distintas.