Maria owns a single-family home in a neighborhood that is currently zoned exclusively for residential use. The city council has recently approved a rezoning ordinance that allows for mixed-use developments in areas adjacent to commercial zones, including Maria's neighborhood. Maria wishes to continue using her property solely as a single-family residence despite the new zoning changes. Which of the following best describes Maria's ability to maintain her property's current use?
Maria pursues a regulatory taking claim in response to the new rezoning ordinance.
Maria argues against the zoning change by claiming adverse possession rights.
Maria is required to adopt the new zoning requirements and modify her property to accommodate mixed-use purposes.
A grandfather clause allows Maria to maintain her property's current use despite the recent rezoning.
A grandfather clause allows Maria to maintain her property's current use despite the recent rezoning. This clause ensures that existing uses are protected when zoning ordinances change. The other options incorrectly assume Maria must alter her property's use, misuse the concept of adverse possession, or improperly apply regulatory taking principles.
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