Land Use & Zoning
A Florida municipality's 'height overlay district' applies additional restrictions on:
AThe minimum height of buildings
BThe maximum allowable building height in specific areas (such as near airports or coastal areas)✓ Correct
CThe height of fences and walls
DThe height of landscaping
Explanation
Height overlay districts impose additional maximum height limits over and above the base zoning in specific areas — for example, near airports (FAA restrictions), coastal view corridors, historic districts, or in transitions between high- and low-rise areas.
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