Environmental
Delaware's Coastal Zone Act primarily restricts which type of development near the coast?
AResidential construction within 500 feet of the ocean
BHeavy industrial development in the coastal zone✓ Correct
CAll new construction within the 100-year floodplain
DCommercial fishing operations
Explanation
The Delaware Coastal Zone Act prohibits bulk product transfer facilities and heavy industrial uses in Delaware's coastal zone to protect the coastal environment from pollution and industrial impacts.
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