Land Use & Zoning
In New York, the power to adopt a zoning ordinance is granted to local governments through:
AThe U.S. Constitution
BThe State's enabling legislation (Town Law, Village Law, General City Law)✓ Correct
CThe New York Department of State
DDirect delegation from the federal government
Explanation
In New York, the authority to adopt and enforce zoning ordinances is delegated by the state to local governments (towns, villages, cities) through state enabling legislation (Town Law Article 16, Village Law Article 7, General City Law Article 2).
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