Land Use & Zoning
Under New York law, the local government's authority to regulate land use through zoning is derived from:
AThe New York Zoning Enabling Act
BThe State's police power as delegated to municipalities through New York Town Law, Village Law, and General City Law✓ Correct
CThe NY DEC's environmental regulations
DFederal land use authority delegated to the states
Explanation
In New York, municipalities derive their authority to enact zoning regulations from the state's police power, which is delegated to towns through New York Town Law, to villages through Village Law, and to cities through General City Law. These enabling statutes authorize municipalities to adopt comprehensive zoning ordinances.
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