Land Use & Zoning
In Wyoming, deed restrictions (restrictive covenants) differ from zoning because:
ADeed restrictions are imposed by government; zoning is private
BDeed restrictions are private agreements that run with the land; zoning is government regulation✓ Correct
CDeed restrictions can be changed by the local government; zoning cannot
DDeed restrictions apply only to commercial properties
Explanation
Deed restrictions are private agreements (typically in a subdivision's declaration) that run with the land and bind future owners. Zoning is a government police power regulation. Both can limit land use, but they have different legal foundations.
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