Land Use & Zoning
A Minnesota municipality adopts an ordinance requiring all new commercial buildings to achieve LEED certification. This type of ordinance:
AIs unconstitutional since LEED is a private standard
BIs within the city's police power to promote energy efficiency and environmental sustainability✓ Correct
CCan only be adopted by the state legislature
DAutomatically conflicts with federal building codes
Explanation
Municipalities can require private sustainability standards (like LEED) as conditions of development approval under their broad police powers. Several Minnesota cities have adopted green building requirements to reduce energy use and environmental impacts.
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