Which term describes zoning regulations that regulate the use of land to protect property values and promote health, safety, and welfare?

• A. Zoning Regulations
• B. Setbacks
• C. Directive Zoning
• D. Protective Zoning

Answer: (A)

Zoning regulations govern how land may be used, with the aim of protecting property values and promoting health, safety, and welfare in the community. They create the broad framework for land-use categories (residential, commercial, industrial), specify what uses are allowed or prohibited, and set standards such as density, building height, setbacks, and lot sizes. By organizing development into zones and controlling where different activities can occur, these regulations help maintain neighborhood character, reduce land-use conflicts, and safeguard public health and safety. The other terms refer to more specific tools or nonstandard phrases; setbacks are a particular requirement within zoning, while directive zoning and protective zoning are not the standard terms for the whole land-use regulation system. Therefore, the general term that fits best is zoning regulations.