Land Use & Zoning

An Arizona city ordinance that prohibits 'formula businesses' (chain stores) in certain historic districts is an example of:

AIllegal commerce restriction
BAesthetic zoning or special district regulation protecting neighborhood character✓ Correct
CAntitrust violation
DEminent domain use

Explanation

Formula business restrictions are a form of aesthetic or character-based zoning used by communities to preserve the unique character of historic or neighborhood commercial districts by limiting chain stores in favor of independent businesses.

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