Property Ownership

In Louisiana, the 'right to build' as a component of property ownership is subject to which controls?

AOnly the property owner's preferences
BZoning laws, building codes, deed restrictions, setback requirements, height limits, and other public and private land use controls✓ Correct
COnly federal building regulations
DOnly the neighbor's approval

Explanation

The right to build on one's own land is subject to extensive public controls (zoning, building codes, subdivision regulations, environmental laws) and private controls (deed restrictions/covenants, easements) that limit what can be built and where.

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