Land Use & Zoning
A Maine property owner wants to build a second home on a 5-acre lot in a Shoreland zone. The minimum lot size for a new dwelling in the Limited Residential zone is typically:
A1 acre
B2 acres
C40,000 sq ft (about 0.92 acres)
DNo minimum — it's up to the local ordinance✓ Correct
Explanation
Maine's Shoreland Zoning Act establishes minimum standards, but municipalities may adopt stricter standards. Local ordinances determine specific minimum lot sizes within shoreland zones.
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