Land Use & Zoning
Deed restrictions (restrictive covenants) differ from zoning in that they are:
AEnforced by the government and can be changed by government action
BPrivate limitations on land use enforceable by neighboring property owners✓ Correct
CMore permissive than zoning regulations in all cases
DOnly valid for 25 years from the date of recording
Explanation
Deed restrictions are private limitations on land use created by deed or declaration and enforced by affected neighboring property owners (not the government). They run with the land and can be more restrictive than zoning ordinances.
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