Zoning laws help prevent a. new businesses from competing with old businesses
b. new buildings from being developed
c. new development from negatively impacting established businesses and residents
d. new factories from being introduced in an area
The correct answer is: c. new development from negatively impacting established businesses and residents.
Zoning laws are regulations that govern land use and development in specific areas. They help ensure that new developments do not adversely affect the existing community, businesses, or the environment. By controlling how land can be used, zoning laws aim to maintain the character of neighborhoods and prevent conflicts between different types of land uses.