It was Incorporation (municipal government) on December 7, 1937, by residents eager for strict zoning that would ensure tidiness.

However, Berkeley's strict zoning, which requires approval for any change of use, could deter an invasion of fast-food operations.

Among the perks: strict zoning and no industrial areas.

She considered opening a kennel or day care operation but decided against it because of strict zoning.

THIS summer community for the wealthy is famous for strict zoning.

Junkyards have been profiting, too, rebounding from the damage to their business that stricter zoning and environmental enforcement laws have wrought in the last decade.

Officials said they fear that stricter zoning could delay plans to build a new materials science center next to the engineering building.

Now, with strict zoning and environmental regulation, the winter population rarely rises above 30,000.

Imposing stricter zoning on liquor stores would be a good start.

A proponent of the transfer tax, Mr. Lauder also favors stricter zoning and cluster housing, with homes built on less land.