Land Use & Zoning
An 'overlay district' in NC zoning adds:
AA completely new set of use regulations replacing the base zoning
BAdditional development standards (such as design, historic preservation, or flood requirements) layered on top of the base zoning✓ Correct
CA residential zone within a commercial district
DState control over local development decisions
Explanation
An overlay district imposes additional regulations on top of the base zoning district without eliminating the underlying zoning. Common overlays include historic preservation, flood control, transit-oriented development, and airport approach zones.
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