Land Use & Zoning
A Colorado town adopts an 'interim zoning ordinance' to temporarily restrict development. This is typically done to:
APermanently prevent all new construction
BPreserve the status quo while the municipality develops or updates its comprehensive plan✓ Correct
CGenerate additional tax revenue from development applications
DAllow unlimited development for a limited time
Explanation
An interim (or temporary) zoning ordinance is used to preserve the status quo and prevent incompatible development while a municipality drafts or updates its comprehensive plan or zoning code. It is a planning tool, not a permanent restriction.
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