Land Use & Zoning
A local government passes an ordinance requiring all new residential buildings to have a minimum of 1,500 square feet. This is an example of:
AA building code
BA subdivision regulation
CA bulk zoning regulation✓ Correct
DAn environmental impact requirement
Explanation
Bulk zoning (or bulk regulations) control the size, density, and placement of buildings — including minimum lot sizes, minimum floor area, setbacks, building height limits, and lot coverage. Minimum square footage requirements fall under this category.
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