It is estimated that there are currently around 150,000 Japanese last names used in Japan today. A list of the top 100 surnames comprise almost one third the population: Common Japanese Surnames
Zoning, the regulation of the use of real property by local government, restricts a particular territory to residential, commercial, industrial, or other uses. The local governing body considers the character of the property as well as its fitness for particular uses.
1 This provides the zoning district. 2  A property's zoning determines what type of land uses are allowed (residential, commercial, etc.), what size buildings are allowed (development standards), how much parking is requried, and the types of permits required for different activities and changes to the property. This provides the zoning district. 2  A property's zoning determines what type of land uses are allowed (residential, commercial, etc.), what size buildings are allowed (development standards), how much parking is requried, and the types of permits required for different activities and changes to the property.