Land Use & Zoning
Downzoning refers to:
ARezoning property to allow higher density development
BRezoning property to allow less intensive or lower density uses✓ Correct
CRemoving a property from all zoning classifications
DApplying agricultural zoning to all rural land
Explanation
Downzoning reduces the allowed intensity of use — for example, rezoning from commercial to residential, or from high-density to low-density residential. It can reduce land values and may be challenged as a regulatory taking if it goes too far.
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