Land Use & Zoning
In Louisiana, which of the following best describes the relationship between state enabling legislation and local zoning authority?
ALocal zoning is self-executing and requires no state authorization
BState enabling legislation grants parishes and municipalities the authority to enact zoning laws within their jurisdictions✓ Correct
COnly the Louisiana Legislature can enact zoning regulations
DFederal law pre-empts all local zoning authority
Explanation
In Louisiana, parishes and municipalities derive their zoning authority from state enabling legislation (the Louisiana Municipal Zoning Enabling Act and comparable parish legislation). Without this state delegation of power, local governments could not enact zoning regulations.
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