Land Use & Zoning
A Mississippi municipality enacts a 'density bonus' ordinance allowing developers to build more units than normally permitted if they include affordable housing units. This is an example of:
ASpot zoning
BAn incentive-based affordable housing policy using zoning as a tool✓ Correct
CExclusionary zoning
DA variance from density requirements
Explanation
Density bonus programs incentivize affordable housing by allowing developers to exceed standard density limits in exchange for including a percentage of affordable units. This uses zoning flexibility as a policy tool to encourage affordable housing production without direct public expenditure.
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