Land Use & Zoning
What is a 'downzoning' in Rhode Island land use?
ARezoning to allow higher-density development
BRezoning to lower density or less intensive uses, which may reduce development potential✓ Correct
CRemoving zoning restrictions from a parcel
DApplying a coastal overlay district
Explanation
Downzoning reduces the permissible density or intensity of use for a parcel or area—for example, rezoning from commercial to residential, or from multi-family to single-family. It may reduce the property's development potential.
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