zoning violation
[/ˈzoʊnɪŋ vaɪˈoʊleɪʃən/]
nounpl: zoning violations
violação das leis de zoneamento
1. A breach of local zoning ordinances or regulations that govern land use and building restrictions in a specific area
The city issued a citation for the zoning violation after discovering the residential property was being used for commercial purposes.
A prefeitura emitiu uma multa pela violação das leis de zoneamento após descobrir que a propriedade residencial estava sendo usada para fins comerciais.
2. Non-compliance with regulations that designate areas for specific purposes such as residential, commercial, industrial, or agricultural use
Operating a restaurant in a residential-only zone constitutes a zoning violation.
Operar um restaurante em uma zona exclusivamente residencial constitui uma violação das leis de zoneamento.
3. Building or development that does not conform to the permitted use, height, setback, or density requirements for a particular zoning district
The developer faced penalties for the zoning violation when they exceeded the maximum building height allowed in that district.
O desenvolvedor enfrentou penalidades pela violação de zoneamento quando excedeu a altura máxima de construção permitida naquele distrito.
Zoning violations are serious legal matters in both the United States and Brazil. In the US, they are typically enforced by municipal code enforcement officers and can result in fines or mandatory compliance orders. In Brazil, similar violations fall under municipal zoning laws (lei de zoneamento) and are increasingly enforced as cities modernize urban planning. The concept reflects the regulatory approach to controlling urban development and protecting neighborhood character.
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