Land Use & Zoning
A Maine farmer wants to build a barn on property zoned for agriculture. This use is:
AA nonconforming use requiring a variance
BA conforming use consistent with the agricultural zone✓ Correct
CProhibited without a special exception permit
DSubject to environmental impact review
Explanation
Building a barn on agriculturally zoned property is a conforming use — it is consistent with the zone's permitted uses and does not require a variance or special permit.
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