Which term describes the traditional zoning approach that divides land into separate use districts such as residential, commercial, and industrial?

• A. Euclidean Zoning
• B. Form-Based Zoning
• C. Incentive Zoning
• D. Mixed-Use Zoning

Answer: (A)

The traditional approach being tested is Euclidean zoning, a system that divides land into separate use districts like residential, commercial, and industrial. This method aims to keep different land uses apart, using specific rules for what can be built in each zone, along with setbacks and density limits, to prevent conflicts between incompatible activities and to create predictable neighborhoods.

Form-Based Zoning, in contrast, focuses on the physical form of buildings and the streetscape rather than separating uses. Incentive Zoning uses development bonuses or concessions to achieve public goals, rather than strictly separating uses. Mixed-Use Zoning encourages integrating multiple uses within the same area or building. Thus, the term that describes the traditional land-use separation into distinct districts is Euclidean zoning.