Land Use & Zoning
A Maine property located in the Resource Protection zone under shoreland zoning is generally:
AOpen to any development with a permit
BRestricted to very limited development to protect natural resources✓ Correct
CAvailable for residential use only
DReserved for commercial fishing operations
Explanation
Resource Protection zones in Maine's Shoreland Zoning Act are the most restrictive, allowing only very limited development activities to protect wetlands, floodplains, and other sensitive areas.
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