Land Use & Zoning
What is the difference between 'zoning' and a 'deed restriction' in Delaware?
AZoning is private; deed restrictions are public
BZoning is a public law enacted by government; deed restrictions are private agreements running with the land✓ Correct
CBoth are enforced by the government equally
DDeed restrictions always supersede zoning when they conflict
Explanation
Zoning is a public land use control enacted by government through police power. Deed restrictions are private agreements placed on property by prior owners. Both can restrict use; where both apply, the more restrictive prevails.
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