Land Use & Zoning
A Mississippi county adopts a new flood damage prevention ordinance requiring that all new structures in the 100-year floodplain be elevated one foot above the base flood elevation (BFE). This requirement is an example of:
AAn unconstitutional taking without compensation
BA valid exercise of police power to protect public health and safety✓ Correct
CA federal requirement that overrides local authority
DSpot zoning
Explanation
Flood damage prevention ordinances are valid exercises of police power. Local governments participating in NFIP must adopt ordinances meeting or exceeding federal minimum standards.
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