Land Use & Zoning
Zoning is an exercise of a local government's:
AEminent domain power
BTaxation power
CPolice power to regulate land use for health, safety, and welfare✓ Correct
DEscheat power
Explanation
Zoning is a use of police power—the inherent authority of government to regulate private activity to protect the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare.
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