Land Use & Zoning
What is 'upzoning' in Delaware land use?
AThe increase in a property's appraised value after renovation
BThe rezoning of property to allow more intensive use (e.g., from residential to commercial or from single-family to multi-family)✓ Correct
CAdding a second story to a structure
DThe process of appealing a zoning denial to an appellate court
Explanation
Upzoning is the rezoning of a property to allow more intensive use, typically increasing its development potential and value. It is often pursued by property owners and developers.
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