Land Use & Zoning
In New York, the primary legal authority for municipal zoning is derived from:
AThe New York State Constitution
BThe New York State Town Law, Village Law, and General City Law (enabling acts)✓ Correct
CThe Real Property Law Article 12-A
DThe Federal Standard Zoning Enabling Act
Explanation
New York municipalities receive their authority to zone from state enabling legislation: the Town Law for towns, the Village Law for villages, and the General City Law and Municipal Home Rule Law for cities.
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