Land Use & Zoning
In Maine, a property located in a 'Resource Protection Zone' under shoreland zoning may have what types of development permitted?
AFull residential and commercial development
BVery limited uses such as timber harvesting, certain recreation, and water-dependent uses✓ Correct
CAny agricultural use
DOnly parking lots and roads
Explanation
The Resource Protection Zone is the most restrictive shoreland zone, allowing only very limited uses such as nature study, passive recreation, limited timber harvesting, and water-dependent uses. Most development is prohibited.
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