Land Use & Zoning
An 'exaction' in Texas development law refers to:
AThe assessment of property taxes on new construction
BA developer's dedication of land or payment of fees required by a municipality as a condition of development approval✓ Correct
CA mandatory environmental impact study
DThe removal of existing structures before new development
Explanation
Exactions are requirements imposed by governments on developers as conditions of approval for development, typically requiring dedication of land (for parks, roads, schools) or payment of impact fees. Texas Local Government Code regulates the imposition of exactions, which must have a 'rough proportionality' to the development's impact.
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