Zonelimited

Zonelimited is an adjective used to describe something whose applicability or effects are restricted to one or more defined geographic, functional, or operational zones. The term is not tied to a single standardized definition and its exact meaning depends on context, but the common thread is localized scope.

In geography and urban planning, zonelimited provisions apply only within specific zoning districts, such as height or density limits or land-use rules that do not extend beyond district boundaries. In information technology and security, zonelimited access or geofenced controls restrict access to resources based on location or network segment, often implemented with security zones, VPNs, or IP allowlists. In economics, logistics, or licensing, zonelimited arrangements restrict pricing, distribution, or rights to particular zones to reflect regulatory terms, regional demand, or territorial licenses.

In ecology, zonelimited distribution refers to species confined to a specific environmental zone, such as a climate belt or habitat type. In licensing and media, zonelimited distribution describes rights restricted to certain territories. The form is often hyphenated as zone-limited, though zonelimited appears in some texts as a closed compound. See also related concepts such as zoning, geofencing, territorial rights, and zone-based controls.