ZONING AREA' Zoning area is a term used to describe a designated area of land that has been divided into sections for the purpose of regulating the development and use of land. It is typically used by local governments to control the types of buildings that can be built in certain areas, as well as the size and shape of those buildings. The term 'ACRE' is a unit of measurement used to measure land area, and is equal to 4, 840 square yards or 43, 560 square feet.