Land Use & Zoning
A Texas city's comprehensive plan (master plan) differs from a zoning ordinance in that the comprehensive plan:
AHas the force of law and overrides deed restrictions
BIs a policy guide for future land use but is not itself legally enforceable zoning✓ Correct
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DCan only be amended every 10 years
Explanation
A comprehensive plan (or master plan) is a long-range policy document guiding future development. While zoning ordinances implement the plan and are legally enforceable, the comprehensive plan itself is generally a policy guide rather than a law with direct enforcement.
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