Land Use & Zoning

In South Carolina, 'agricultural zoning' is primarily intended to:

AEncourage residential subdivision of farmland
BProtect farmland and open space from urban encroachment✓ Correct
CAllow commercial livestock operations in cities
DRequire all landowners to farm their property

Explanation

Agricultural zoning preserves farmland and rural character by limiting non-farm development, ensuring that productive agricultural land is not converted to urban uses.

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