Which organization published the standard zoning enabling act?

• A. U.S. Department of Commerce
• B. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
• C. American Planning Association
• D. National League of Cities

Answer: (A)

The key idea here is who created and published the model law that guided local zoning authority. The Standard Zoning Enabling Act was published by the U.S. Department of Commerce in the early 20th century. It provided a template for municipalities to regulate land use, including setting up a zoning commission, defining the powers to adopt and amend zoning maps, and enforcing zoning regulations. The aim was to standardize how zoning authority was granted and exercised across different jurisdictions. The other organizations listed—HUD, the American Planning Association, and the National League of Cities—are important players in planning and housing policy, but they did not publish this particular act.