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

Zoning regulations prevent new businesses from competing with established businesses.

Zoning regulations prevent new businesses from competing with established businesses because legislative regulations categorize the city or county into different zones, which specifies the uses allowable for the property in these areas. However zoning regulations affect the location of each type of business, and it is crucial to home-based businesses.

The main purpose of zoning is to cut off the uses which are thought to be inappropriate. In practice, zoning also used to restrict new development from conflicting with the existing organization to protect the "character" of a society.

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answer; clear and present danger test;