Land Use & Zoning
An Iowa city council that rezones an area from residential to commercial use after receiving a developer's request is exercising:
AEminent domain
BLegislative authority through the zoning amendment process✓ Correct
CPolice power in excess of constitutional authority
DJudicial review of existing zoning restrictions
Explanation
Rezoning is a legislative act by the city council (or county board of supervisors). The zoning amendment process typically requires public notice, a public hearing, and a vote by the governing body.
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