Land Use & Zoning
What is 'agricultural zoning' in Delaware and why is it significant?
AZoning that prohibits all non-agricultural uses; irrelevant for residential buyers
BZoning designed to preserve farmland and limit non-agricultural development; significant because it limits future development options✓ Correct
CZoning that requires properties be used for farming for at least 5 years
DZoning that only applies in Kent and Sussex Counties
Explanation
Agricultural zoning preserves farmland by restricting development and limiting non-agricultural uses. Delaware has significant agricultural areas, and agricultural zoning affects development potential and long-term property value.
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