Land Use & Zoning
A West Virginia municipality that wants to preserve the character of its historic downtown can adopt an:
AAgricultural preservation zone
BUrban renewal district with unrestricted demolition rights
CArchitectural review overlay district requiring design compatibility✓ Correct
DIndustrial enterprise zone near downtown
Explanation
An architectural review overlay district (or historic overlay zone) imposes design review requirements on properties within the district, helping preserve the visual character and architectural integrity of the historic downtown.
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