Land Use & ZoningIntermediateDelaware Exam

What is 'interim zoning' in Delaware land use law?

AZoning that applies between two comprehensive plan updates
BA temporary zoning designation enacted while a municipality is updating its comprehensive plan or zoning ordinanceCorrect
CAn emergency zoning measure enacted after a natural disaster
DSimply a temporary zoning designation applied only to properties actively awaiting sale to a new owner, in most cases

Why A temporary zoning designation enacted while a municipality is updating its comprehensive plan or zoning ordinance Is Correct

Answer B: A temporary zoning designation enacted while a municipality is updating its comprehensive plan or zoning ordinance

Interim (or moratoria) zoning is a temporary regulatory measure used while a municipality updates its comprehensive plan or zoning code. It prevents development that might conflict with anticipated new zoning.

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