Jan 12, 2018· Zoning Laws for Small Business: What You Need to Know. By Edward Daciuk on January 12, 2018 | Business Law, Retail, Starting a Business | Comments (19) Zoning laws, also known as zoning ordinances, define 1) what types of land use is allowed for a given area and 2) building regulations such as maximum building size or the need for fire escapes ...