Zoning and height restrictions limit constructions in the city centre from being more than 99m high.

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For example, the development of skyscrapers in cities prompted zoning and height limits.

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Zoning may limit residence height to 35 or 45 feet.

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The demand for space in cities is largely a product of regulations that demand valuable land be wasted on parking, limit mixed-use zoning and restrict the height of buildings.

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Strict zoning laws, including a height limit of 39 feet, make sure that the building isn't conspicuous.

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Current zoning for the properties Amazon has acquired allows for buildings up to 500 feet in height, or about 40 stories, Stevens noted.

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