Land Use & Zoning
An Oklahoma municipality uses an 'overlay zone' to add special requirements to properties in a particular area. Overlay zones are used to:
AReplace existing zoning entirely with new requirements
BLayer additional requirements on top of the base zoning — such as historic preservation standards, floodplain regulations, or airport height restrictions — without changing the underlying zoning district✓ Correct
CRemove zoning restrictions for economic development
DDesignate federal preservation areas
Explanation
Overlay zones add a second layer of regulation on top of the base zoning district. Properties in an overlay zone must comply with both the base zone requirements and the overlay's additional requirements.
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