Land Use & Zoning
A Tennessee city adopts a Historic Preservation Overlay zone. This means property owners in the zone:
AMust sell their property to the city at appraised value
BMay face additional regulations on alterations, demolitions, and new construction to preserve historic character✓ Correct
CAre exempt from all zoning requirements
DReceive automatic tax exemptions
Explanation
A Historic Preservation Overlay zone adds regulatory requirements on top of the base zoning, requiring review and approval before alterations, demolitions, or new construction that might affect the historic character of properties in the district.
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