Land Use & Zoning
A master plan (comprehensive plan) serves as:
AA legally binding zoning ordinance
BA long-range policy guide for land use and development decisions✓ Correct
CA required federal document for receiving HUD funding
DAn annual budget document for planning departments
Explanation
A master (comprehensive) plan is a policy document — not a zoning ordinance — that guides long-term land use, transportation, housing, and development decisions. Zoning ordinances are the regulatory tool used to implement the plan's goals.
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