Land Use & Zoning
What is 'downzoning' in Delaware?
AThe reduction of a property's tax assessment
BThe rezoning of property to a less intensive use (e.g., from commercial to residential or from high-density to low-density)✓ Correct
CThe removal of a property from the zoning map
DThe process of appealing a zoning decision to a lower court
Explanation
Downzoning is the rezoning of property to a less intensive use classification (lower density or less profitable use), which may reduce its development potential and, in some cases, its value.
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