Land-use conflicts refer to disagreements or clashes that arise when different groups or individuals have competing interests or goals regarding the use of a particular area of land.
Related terms
Zoning regulations: Rules and guidelines set by local governments to determine how land can be used in specific areas.
Urban sprawl: The uncontrolled expansion of urban areas into surrounding rural lands.
Environmental impact assessment (EIA): A process used to evaluate the potential environmental effects of proposed projects or developments on land.