Land Use & Zoning
In New Mexico, 'downzoning' occurs when:
ALand is rezoned to allow higher density
BLand is rezoned to allow lower intensity uses (e.g., from commercial to residential)✓ Correct
CZoning is eliminated in a district
DLand is placed in a historic preservation zone
Explanation
Downzoning reduces the intensity of permitted uses (e.g., from commercial to residential, or from high-density to low-density residential). Landowners sometimes challenge downzoning as a taking if it severely reduces value.
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