Land Use & Zoning
What is the legal principle of 'vested rights' in Delaware zoning?
AThe right of long-term residents to be exempt from new zoning changes
BRights acquired by a developer who has substantially acted in good faith reliance on an existing zoning approval before a zoning change occurs✓ Correct
CThe absolute right of property owners to use their land as desired before zoning was enacted
DTenant rights that vest after a specified period of continuous tenancy
Explanation
Vested rights protect a developer who has substantially relied (spent money, received permits, commenced construction) in good faith on existing zoning from having new zoning changes applied retroactively to their project.
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