Property Ownership
In Alaska, the state's 'general grant of authority' to municipalities to adopt zoning stems from:
AThe federal government's Commerce Clause
BAlaska's state constitution and statutes that delegate zoning powers to municipalities✓ Correct
CHUD's block grant program requirements
DAn executive order from the Governor
Explanation
Zoning authority in Alaska flows from the state's police power, which the Alaska Constitution and statutes delegate to municipalities and organized boroughs. This enables local governments to adopt zoning codes and comprehensive plans to regulate land use within their jurisdictions.
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