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California Escrow Practice Exam

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Zoning is an example of
Correct Answer:
police power.
Explanation:
Zoning is an expression of local government police power to regulate land use for the health, safety, and welfare of the community. Through zoning ordinances, a city or county designates what kinds of uses are allowed in different areas and sets standards like density, setbacks, and building height. It is not eminent domain, which involves taking private property for public use with compensation, nor is it a lien (a financial claim against property) or an easement (a right to use someone else’s land).

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