Land Use & ZoningIntermediateDelaware Exam
In Delaware, the Coastal Zone Act restricts:
AResidential construction within 1 mile of the coast
BHeavy industrial development in the coastal zoneCorrect
CAll commercial activity near beaches
DFarmland conversion along the coast
Why Heavy industrial development in the coastal zone Is Correct
Answer B: Heavy industrial development in the coastal zone
Delaware's Coastal Zone Act prohibits heavy industrial uses in designated coastal zones and regulates other development to protect Delaware's coastal resources and environment.
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