Name the two times of zoning?

• A. Performing Zoning and Standard or Euclidean
• B. Zoning by District and Zoning by Performance
• C. Vertical Zoning and Horizontal Zoning
• D. General Zoning and Specific Zoning

Answer: (A)

Two broad approaches to zoning are performing zoning and standard (Euclidean) zoning.

Standard or Euclidean zoning arranges land into districts with fixed, pre‑defined uses and dimensional rules. Each district specifies what can be built there and how tall or dense it can be, aiming to separate incompatible uses and provide predictability for developers and residents.

Performing zoning, often called performance zoning, focuses on the outcomes a development must achieve rather than prescribing exact uses. Projects are allowed within a district if they meet measurable performance criteria—such as traffic generation, noise, emissions, drainage, lighting, and setbacks—allowing more flexibility and potential for mixed-use or innovative designs while still protecting health, safety, and welfare.

The other options don’t reflect this common dichotomy: vertical/horizontal zoning aren’t standard categories, and general vs specific zoning isn’t the typical framework used to distinguish zoning approaches.