Land Use & Zoning

In Louisiana, a 'Vieux Carré Commission' (or similar historic district authority) regulates development in historic districts by:

ASetting rent control policies for historic buildings
BReviewing and approving/denying proposed exterior alterations to maintain the historic character of the district✓ Correct
CTaxing historic properties at higher rates
DRequiring all buildings to be demolished and rebuilt in historic style

Explanation

New Orleans' Vieux Carré Commission (and similar bodies in other Louisiana historic districts) reviews proposed exterior alterations to buildings in designated historic areas, ensuring changes are compatible with the district's historic character.

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