Land Use & Zoning
In Missouri, 'form-based codes' differ from traditional use-based zoning by:
ARegulating only building height
BFocusing on building form, placement, and urban design rather than primarily on land use✓ Correct
CApplying only to commercial zones
DRequiring government approval for all designs
Explanation
Form-based codes regulate the physical character of development — building placement, facade standards, street relationships — rather than primarily restricting uses. They are increasingly used in Missouri urban areas (Kansas City, St. Louis) for transit corridors and urban centers.
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