Land Use & Zoning
An Illinois municipality's comprehensive plan:
AIs a legally binding zoning ordinance that specifies permitted uses for each parcel
BIs a long-range policy document that guides future development and land use decisions✓ Correct
CAutomatically rezones property to conform with planned uses
DIs required to be updated annually by state law
Explanation
A comprehensive plan (or master plan) is a policy guide for future development, not a binding legal document. It expresses the municipality's goals for land use, transportation, housing, and community development. Zoning ordinances are the legally binding tool that implements the comprehensive plan.
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