Land Use & Zoning
In Colorado, a 'rezoning' (amendment to the zoning map) must typically be consistent with:
AThe preferences of the surrounding property owners
BThe municipality's adopted comprehensive plan (master plan)✓ Correct
CThe state land use plan
DThe federal government's land use guidelines
Explanation
In Colorado, rezoning requests must typically be consistent with the municipality's adopted comprehensive plan. Applications inconsistent with the comprehensive plan face a higher burden of justification and may be denied.
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