Land Use & Zoning
A Washington city's zoning code includes a 'form-based code' for a downtown district. Form-based codes regulate:
AThe permitted uses of buildings only
BThe physical form and appearance of buildings (massing, setbacks, facades, heights) rather than only use✓ Correct
COnly historic buildings in the district
DThe income qualifications of occupants
Explanation
Form-based codes regulate the physical form and design of buildings (facades, setbacks, heights, street relationships) rather than focusing primarily on land use as traditional Euclidean zoning does. They are used to create predictable, walkable, and aesthetically consistent urban environments.
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