Land Use & Zoning
In Louisiana, 'form-based zoning' focuses primarily on:
AThe permitted uses of land (commercial, residential)
BThe physical form and design of buildings and public spaces rather than solely on land use categories✓ Correct
CThe financial form of property ownership
DTax assessment forms for different zoning districts
Explanation
Form-based codes regulate the physical form of buildings and the public realm — building height, setbacks, facade treatment, street frontage — rather than primarily focusing on use categories. This approach is increasingly used in New Orleans and other Louisiana cities to guide urban design.
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