Land Use & Zoning
What is 'extraterritorial jurisdiction' in Rhode Island land use planning?
AFederal authority to override local zoning
BA municipality's authority to regulate land use beyond its borders, typically within a specified distance✓ Correct
CCRMC's authority to regulate all coastal property
DThe state's authority over large-scale developments
Explanation
Extraterritorial jurisdiction allows some municipalities to regulate development in adjacent unincorporated areas beyond their borders, preventing development that might negatively impact the municipality's residents or resources.
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