Land Use & Zoning
A Minnesota property owner's deed contains a restriction that says 'property may not be used for commercial purposes.' This type of restriction is a:
AZoning regulation
BDeed restriction (restrictive covenant)✓ Correct
CGovernment easement
DTemporary use permit
Explanation
A deed restriction (restrictive covenant) is a private limitation on property use created in the deed or a separate recorded document. Unlike zoning (government regulation), deed restrictions are privately enforced by neighboring property owners or the homeowners association. Minnesota courts enforce deed restrictions if they are valid and not against public policy.
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