Land Use & Zoning
What is 'exaction' in Delaware real estate development law?
AA tax extracted from property owners for road improvements
BA requirement imposed by government as a condition of development approval, requiring the developer to provide public facilities or pay fees proportional to development impacts✓ Correct
CA fine extracted from zoning violators
DA requirement to extract invasive species before development
Explanation
Exactions are conditions imposed by governments on development approval — requiring dedication of land or payment of fees for public facilities (roads, parks, schools) needed to serve the new development. They must be roughly proportional to the development's impacts.
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