Land Use & Zoning
What is a downzone in Nevada land use planning?
ARezoning land to allow higher-density development
BRezoning land to a less intensive use or lower-density classification✓ Correct
CRemoving a property from the tax rolls
DA federal restriction on BLM land adjacent to private property
Explanation
A downzone (downzoning) changes a property's zoning classification to a less intensive use (e.g., from commercial to residential, or from high-density to low-density). Property owners may challenge downzones as unconstitutional takings in Nevada courts.
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