Land Use & Zoning
What is 'cluster development' or 'conservation subdivision' and how does it benefit Idaho communities?
ABuilding all homes in a straight row to maximize efficiency
BConcentrating homes on a portion of a site while preserving open space, natural features, or agricultural land on the remainder✓ Correct
CBuilding commercial and residential uses together
DA method of building multiple units in a single structure
Explanation
Cluster development concentrates dwellings on a smaller buildable portion of a site, with the remaining land preserved as open space or farmland. It allows the same number of homes while preserving environmental features and agricultural land — particularly valuable in Idaho's scenic and agricultural landscapes.
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