Land Use & Zoning
A Maine municipality's comprehensive plan:
AIs a legally binding zoning ordinance
BIs a policy document that guides future land use decisions and zoning✓ Correct
CMust be approved by the Maine Real Estate Commission
DAutomatically rezones all property in the municipality
Explanation
A comprehensive plan (also called a master plan) is a policy document that guides the municipality's vision for future land use, development, and resource protection, but it is not itself a legally binding zoning ordinance.
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