Land Use & Zoning
A restrictive covenant in a deed is different from zoning in that:
ACovenants are imposed by government; zoning is private
BCovenants are private restrictions that run with the land; zoning is government regulation✓ Correct
CCovenants can be changed by a single property owner
DZoning cannot be changed once established
Explanation
Deed covenants (restrictions) are private agreements that run with the land and bind all future owners. Zoning is a government regulation under police power. Both can restrict land use.
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