Land Use & Zoning
A restrictive covenant differs from a zoning ordinance in that it is:
AA government regulation that supersedes property rights
BA private restriction on land use that runs with the land and is enforced by adjacent property owners✓ Correct
CA temporary regulation that expires after 10 years
DAn environmental protection measure
Explanation
Restrictive covenants are private land use controls created in deeds or subdivision declarations. They run with the land and are enforceable by neighboring property owners. Zoning ordinances are public regulations enforced by government; covenants are private agreements.
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