Land Use & Zoning
A Connecticut municipality's master plan (Plan of Conservation and Development) serves primarily as:
AA legally binding zoning ordinance
BA long-range planning guide expressing the community's goals, land use patterns, and policies for future development and conservation✓ Correct
CA record of current property ownership and assessed values
DA list of approved building permits
Explanation
A municipality's Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD) is a policy document that guides long-range planning but is not itself a legally binding zoning ordinance. It expresses the community's vision and goals and informs the development of zoning regulations.
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