Land Use & Zoning
A deed restriction that limits a property to residential use is an example of:
APublic land use control
BInverse condemnation
CPrivate land use control✓ Correct
DPolice power
Explanation
Deed restrictions (also called CC&Rs — covenants, conditions, and restrictions) are private land use controls created by property owners in deeds. They run with the land and bind future owners, unlike government controls such as zoning.
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