Land Use & Zoning
What is 'downzoning' in Hawaii?
AA. Rezoning land from lower to higher density uses
BB. Rezoning land from higher to lower density or less intensive uses, potentially reducing property value✓ Correct
CC. Converting commercial land to agricultural use only
DD. Removing all zoning restrictions from a property
Explanation
Downzoning reduces the intensity of permitted uses (e.g., from commercial to residential, or from multi-family to single-family), which may reduce the land's development potential and value.
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