Land Use & Zoning
A Louisiana property is subject to private deed restrictions that are more restrictive than local zoning. Which governs?
ALocal zoning always supersedes private restrictions
BThe more restrictive of the two applies✓ Correct
CFederal law supersedes both
DThe LREC determines which applies
Explanation
When private deed restrictions and local zoning both apply, the more restrictive of the two governs. Both must be complied with — the property owner cannot do something that violates either.
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