Land Use & Zoning
A Mississippi municipality adopts a 'design review' process for developments in its historic downtown district. This process requires:
AAll buildings to be built in a specific architectural style
BReview and approval of proposed exterior changes by a design review board to ensure compatibility with the historic character✓ Correct
CBuildings to be identical to their historic predecessors
DApproval of all interior renovations
Explanation
Design review in historic districts evaluates proposed changes for compatibility with the district's character—scale, materials, fenestration, and massing. The goal is preservation of character, not exact replication.
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