Which option correctly lists two types of zoning?

• A. Performing Zoning and Standard or Euclidean
• B. General Zoning and Economic Zoning
• C. Conditional Zoning and Growth Zoning
• D. Simple Zoning and Flexible Zoning

Answer: (A)

Zoning can be approached in two broad ways: fixed-use maps (the classic Euclidean or standard zoning) and performance-based regulation. Euclidean zoning divides land into districts with specific allowed uses and strict bulk rules, creating clear separation of residential, commercial, and industrial areas. Performance zoning, in contrast, focuses on the outcomes a project must achieve—measurable standards for aspects like traffic, parking, noise, and environmental impact—allowing more flexibility in how uses are combined as long as those performance criteria are met. The pairing of these two approaches reflects two distinct ways planners regulate land use, which is why this option is the best fit. The other choices don’t reflect two widely recognized zoning families, so they don’t match as well.