Regulation of the character and use of property by a municipality or other government entity through the exercise of its police power.

a constitutional exercise of police power if it has a substantial bearing on public health, safety, morals, or general welfare, the supreme court observed

An exercise of police power by a municipality to regulate and control the character and use of property.

a decree by government that land in its jurisdiction may be used only in accordance with its regulations

an act of city or county or other authorities specifying the type of use to which property may be put in specific areas

a tool counties may use to plan and control development in their jurisdiction

a means to implement the Master Plan