Land Use & Zoning
Downzoning in North Carolina means changing a property's zoning to:
AA higher-intensity use (e.g., residential to commercial)
BA lower-intensity use (e.g., commercial to residential)✓ Correct
CAn industrial classification
DAn agricultural preservation zone
Explanation
Downzoning changes a property's classification to a less intensive use, which may reduce its development potential and value.
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