Land Use & Zoning
A Minnesota township adopts a resolution prohibiting any new development within 1,000 feet of a designated scenic river. This is an example of:
ASpot zoning
BInverse condemnation
CA buffer zone or overlay district✓ Correct
DDownzoning
Explanation
A buffer zone or overlay district imposes additional requirements on properties within a specific geographic area, often for environmental protection. Minnesota's scenic river buffer zones and shoreland overlay districts are examples. These do not necessarily require compensation but significantly restrict what property owners can do.
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