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 set by local governments that dictate how land can be used. They are designed to ensure that new developments are compatible with existing neighborhoods, minimizing conflicts between different types of land uses and helping to protect the interests of established businesses and residents.