Land Use & Zoning
A Maine municipality wants to prevent a property owner from demolishing a historic building. The most common legal mechanism is:
AZoning variance
BHistoric preservation ordinance or designation✓ Correct
CEminent domain
DRestrictive covenant
Explanation
Historic preservation ordinances designate structures as historically significant, requiring review and approval before alterations or demolition. Maine municipalities can adopt such ordinances to protect historic resources.
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