Why was Euclidean Zoning Originally Used for Land Planning?
Euclidean zoning, the most common type of land-use regulation in the United States, was originally developed to bring order and stability to urban development. Named after the 1926 Euclid v. Ambler case, this zoning system was created to prevent incompatible land use—such as factories being built near homes or schools—which could disrupt daily life and … Continued