Land Use & Zoning
The 'police power' that allows NC municipalities to adopt zoning ordinances is based on the government's authority to:
ACollect property taxes
BProtect the public health, safety, and general welfare✓ Correct
CCondemn blighted properties
DIssue building permits
Explanation
Zoning ordinances are an exercise of the police power — the government's inherent authority to regulate private conduct to protect public health, safety, morals, and general welfare.
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