Land Use & Zoning
An overlay zone in zoning adds requirements:
AThat replace the underlying zoning district
BOn top of the base zoning, imposing additional standards in specific geographic areas✓ Correct
COnly to commercial zones
DThat reduce the density allowed in residential areas
Explanation
An overlay zone imposes additional requirements (historic preservation, flood plain, airport, scenic corridor) on top of the underlying base zoning in a specific geographic area.
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