Land Use & Zoning
A Rhode Island municipality wants to prevent development in a particular area to preserve agricultural land. Which tool is most commonly used?
AEminent domain
BAgricultural zoning or purchase of development rights (PDR)✓ Correct
CSpot zoning
DCoastal setback requirements
Explanation
Agricultural zoning restricts land to agricultural uses, and Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) programs allow the government to purchase the right to develop a parcel, leaving ownership with the farmer while permanently protecting the land from development.
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