Land Use & Zoning
Euclidean zoning (the most common form of zoning in the U.S.) is characterized by:
AForm-based codes emphasizing building design
BSeparation of land uses into distinct zones (residential, commercial, industrial)✓ Correct
CNo restrictions on density
DZoning determined by market forces rather than government
Explanation
Euclidean zoning (named after a U.S. Supreme Court case involving Euclid, Ohio) separates land uses into distinct zones — residential, commercial, industrial — each with specific use, density, and dimensional requirements. It is the most common zoning approach in the U.S.
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