Land Use & Zoning
In Maine, a 'cluster development' or 'open space subdivision' allows:
AHigher density in exchange for a fee to the town
BSmaller individual lots if significant open space is preserved✓ Correct
CCommercial uses in residential zones
DMultiple units on a single lot without town approval
Explanation
Cluster or open space developments allow smaller lot sizes than standard zoning requirements, provided the saved land area is permanently protected as open space, preserving the overall density.
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