Which case specifically addresses freedom of association in zoning-related litigation?

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The question tests how freedom of association is treated in zoning disputes. Village of Belle Terre v. Boraas directly addresses this by upholding a zoning rule that limits occupancy to members of the same household. The Court reasoned that the right to freedom of association protects intimate or expressive groups, not everyday living arrangements, and therefore restricting who may live together does not violate that right. The decision also recognizes a legitimate zoning goal—preserving the neighborhood’s character and preventing overcrowding—which can justify occupancy limits without infringing on protected associations. The other cases focus on different zoning issues—general validity of zoning (Euclid), urban renewal and takings (Berman), or other zoning questions (Petaluma)—and do not specifically address freedom of association, making Belle Terre v. Boraas the case that most directly concerns this issue.