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Many zone boundaries were changed as a result of the more recent data, as well as new mapping methods and additional information gathered. Many areas were a half-zone warmer than the previous 1990 map. [8] The 2012 map was created digitally for the internet, and includes a ZIP Code zone finder and an interactive map. [9] [10]
Some jurisdictions further subdivide agricultural zones to distinguish industrial farming from uses like rural residence farms and retirement farms on large lots. [3] One example of such zoning is the Agricultural Reserve in Montgomery County, Maryland. The reserve was established in 1980 to preserve farmland and rural space. [4]
The old 2012 map, seen here, isn't as detailed or regional as the new plant hardiness map, in large part to the 2023 map including data from many more weather stations.
Map showing the Reserve within Montgomery County. The Agricultural Reserve is a designated land use zone in Montgomery County, Maryland.The 93,000 acres (380 km 2) zone was created in 1980 by the Montgomery County Council to preserve farm land and rural space in the northwestern part of the county.
A commuting zone is a geographic area used in population and economic analysis. In addition to the major use of urban areas, it may be used to define rural areas which share a common market. [1] According to the Economic Research Service of the United States Department of Agriculture: [2]
Zoning is a law that divides a jurisdiction's land into districts, or zones, and limits how land in each district can be used. [1] [2] In the United States, zoning includes various land use laws enforced through the police power rights of state governments and local governments to exercise authority over privately owned real property. [3]
Manufacturers of baby powder and cosmetic products made with talc will have to test them for asbestos under a proposal announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
U.S. ZIP codes (range 96799) Andorra: 31 July 2004 AD: CCNNN Each parish now has its own post code. Angola: AO: no codes Anguilla: 9 October 2007 AI: AI-2640 Single code used for all addresses. Antigua and Barbuda: AG: no codes Argentina: 1974, modified 1999 AR: NNNN NNNN, ANNNNAAA 1974–1998 NNNN, and from 1999 ANNNNAAA.