Land Use & Zoning
A 'downzoning' refers to:
ARezoning land to allow higher density development
BRezoning land to allow less intensive uses or lower density✓ Correct
CRezoning commercial land to industrial
DReducing the number of zoning districts in a town
Explanation
Downzoning changes a zoning classification to one that allows less intensive or lower-density development — for example, from multi-family residential to single-family, or from commercial to residential. It can reduce property values and development potential.
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