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Which of the following is a reason conflicts over zoning decisions can become a divisive issue?
a.
Zoning decisions are often wrong and result in significant financial hardship for a city.
b.
Zoning decisions do not always change over time and can become antiquated.
c.
Establishing zoning types is an expensive process.
d.
Zoning regulations prevent new businesses from competing with established businesses.

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d. Zoning regulations prevent new businesses from competing with established businesses.

Explanation: Zoning can restrict land uses and business types in certain areas, which may protect incumbent businesses and frustrate new entrants or developers. Those competing interests (property owners, residents, developers, and businesses) make zoning decisions politically and socially divisive.