Land Use & Zoning
What is 'inclusionary zoning' and does Idaho use it?
AZoning that includes all types of uses in every district; widely used in Idaho
BZoning requirements that mandate a percentage of new residential development be affordable housing; permitted but not widely mandated in Idaho✓ Correct
CZoning that includes commercial uses in residential zones
DA federal program mandating mixed-income housing in all states
Explanation
Inclusionary zoning requires developers to include affordable housing units in new residential developments. While not widely mandated statewide in Idaho, some cities and counties use inclusionary or density bonus programs. Idaho's strong property rights tradition has limited widespread adoption of mandatory inclusionary zoning.
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