Land Use & Zoning
Ohio's 'New Community Authority' (NCA) allows developers to:
AOverride zoning regulations in new subdivisions
BCreate a special district with authority to levy assessments to fund infrastructure for new residential or mixed-use communities✓ Correct
CBuild in flood zones without permits
DIssue revenue bonds for private development projects
Explanation
Ohio New Community Authorities (ORC Chapter 349) enable developers to create special districts that levy assessments to fund infrastructure (roads, utilities, parks) in large planned community developments.
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