1. to change the zoning classification of an area of land
Usage: urban planning

Examples

• The city council voted to rezone the industrial area for residential use.
• Developers petitioned to rezone the farmland for commercial development.
• The neighborhood association opposed plans to rezone their area.
• Local officials decided to rezone the downtown district to allow mixed-use buildings.
• Property values increased after the city agreed to rezone the waterfront.
• The planning commission will rezone several blocks next month.