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Zoning in the United States
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In the United States, zoning laws are carried out by local governments in accordance with police powers of state, county, and municipal governments.
Zoning laws can affects architectural standards. Local governments have substantial leeway in zoning.
US Constitution
The US Constitution imposes 2 limits on zoning laws
- Laws that are unreasonable might violate the 14th Amendment's Due Process and Equal Protection clauses
- Laws that destroy a property's economic value or restrict its use might trigger violations of the 5th Amendment's Takings Clause.
