Land Use & Zoning
What is 'inclusionary zoning' in Delaware housing policy?
AA zoning regulation requiring all housing to be built with universal accessibility features
BA zoning policy requiring developers to include a percentage of affordable housing units in new residential developments as a condition of approval✓ Correct
CA zoning policy that includes industrial uses within residential neighborhoods
DA state law requiring all Delaware municipalities to include multi-family zoning districts
Explanation
Inclusionary zoning requires developers of market-rate residential projects to set aside a percentage (typically 10–20%) of units for affordable housing. It creates economic integration by placing affordable units within market-rate developments.
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Zoning
Local government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
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