A developer plans to place a subdivision slightly outside the city limits in an area that is rapidly developing. However, the city claims to have the right to control urban development even in the proposed area. The right the city is attempting to invoke is referred to as:

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The right the city is attempting to invoke is extraterritorial jurisdiction, which is the extension of a city's authority beyond its boundaries to regulate and control development in the surrounding areas. This is often used as a tool for cities to manage growth and ensure that development outside of their boundaries is consistent with their own plans and policies.

A Developer Plans to Place a Subdivision Slightly Outside the City