Define: Residential Zone

The meaning of “Residential Zone” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Residential Zone defined in a legal contract?

  • Residential Zone means an area specifically reserved for buildings designed solely for human habitation. It expressly excludes any part used for other purposes such as commercial activities, institutions, office and similar purposes. It does include natural recreational spaces located within this area. Seen in 144 SEC filings.
  • Residential Zone means an area within an urban growth boundary or an acknowledged residential exception area that permits the construction of dwelling units as an outright use. Seen in 6 SEC filings.
  • Residential Zone means a designated zone marked on a map. Seen in 6 SEC filings.
  • Residential Zone means an area consisting of single or multi-family dwellings where some businesses may or may not be conducted within these dwellings. It can include areas with multiple unit dwellings, high-rise apartment districts, redevelopment districts, and limited accommodation for transients such as hotels and motels. Educational facilities, health institutions, and open parks can also be included. Seen in 6 SEC filings.
  • Residential Zone means any lot within this zone or land that permits a residential use under specific zoning laws. Seen in 5 SEC filings.

Please note that this information is simplified and should not replace the original definitions found in actual legal contracts.

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

Search EDGAR for 'Definitions of residential zone' yourself to verify these results. We are always keen to point people to source documents.

Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • Residential Zone means an area exclusively allocated for human habituation, recreational spaces, and potential limited commercial activities.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Acquisition or sale of residential property.
  • Lease or rent of residential property.
  • Developments impacting a residential area.
  • Land use restrictions or permissions in a residential area.

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • Residential Zone means a region where dwelling units are permitted, subject to acknowledged [Zone Laws].

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Development of residential properties.
  • Changes in zoning laws.
  • Disputes related to land use or zoning.

Relevant Sectors

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Residential Zone means an area exclusively allocated for human habituation, recreational spaces, and potential limited commercial activities.

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