Many 20th-century communities were developed in response to the building boom that followed World War II. Which of the following best characterizes how suburban sprawl affected zoning ordinances during this period? The sprawling suburban environment made zoning ordinances largely unnecessary.

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Traditional zoning practices became inapplicable to the unprecedented suburban sprawl.

Strict zoning ordinances became necessary to control rapid suburban development.

Zoning ordinances were rarely used until suburban sprawl made them essential.