Question

How can zoning laws be beneficial to a city’s residents?
a.
They prevent new business development.
b.
They can prevent new development that would harm established residents.
c.
They limit the maximum height of buildings.
d.
They restrict who can live in a city.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

B — They can prevent new development that would harm established residents. Zoning helps protect neighborhoods by keeping incompatible uses apart and controlling impacts like traffic, noise, and density.