Storefront in Berkeley (of course it is Berkeley).

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[–] 4 points 1 year ago* (3 children)

It's not at all just an American thing lol

Zoning is the most common regulatory urban planning method used by local governments in developed countries.[3][4][5] Exceptions include the United Kingdom and the city of Houston, Texas.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoning

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago

    It can be an useful tool for sensible urban planning. It doesn't have to be super rigid but it makes planning easier and more organized than some case-by-case basis system or not having a system at all.

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