Academies, voluntary-aided and foundation schools are required to have at least 380 half-day sessions (190 days) in each school year-please check with individual primary schools and secondary schools for further details on term dates and teacher training days.cademies, voluntary-aided and foundation schools may vary their term dates-please see a list of relevant schools at the bottom of the page.
DEFINITION of 'Zoning'. Municipal or local government laws that dictate how real property can and cannot be used in certain areas. Zoning laws limit commercial use of land in order to prevent oil, manufacturing or other types of businesses from building in residential neighborhoods. However, these laws can be modified or suspended if construction of the property will serve to help the community advance economically.
Related to rezoning: Zoning ordinance Zoning The separation or division of a municipality into districts, the regulation of buildings and structures in such districts in accordance with their construction and the nature and extent of their use, and the dedication of such districts to particular uses designed to serve the General Welfare.