Land Use & Zoning
Which of the following describes a 'conservation restriction' (conservation easement) in Connecticut?
AA restriction that requires the property to be sold to the government
BA voluntary legal agreement permanently restricting development to protect natural, agricultural, or scenic values✓ Correct
CA zoning regulation limiting lot sizes
DA government mandate for open space in new developments
Explanation
A conservation restriction (easement) is a voluntary, permanent legal agreement between a property owner and a land trust or government agency restricting the property's development to protect its natural, agricultural, historic, or scenic values.
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