Land Use & Zoning
A New York town's 'master plan' (or comprehensive plan) serves as:
AA legally binding zoning ordinance
BA long-range policy guide for land use decisions, but not a legally binding regulation✓ Correct
CA building code
DA tax assessment schedule
Explanation
A master plan (comprehensive plan) is a policy document that guides long-range land use decisions. While it informs zoning decisions, it is not itself a legally binding regulation in most New York jurisdictions.
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