Land Use & Zoning

In Maine, an 'inclusionary zoning' ordinance typically requires developers of new residential developments to:

AInclude only single-family homes
BInclude a percentage of affordable housing units within the development✓ Correct
CProvide public parks proportional to the development size
DUse only locally sourced building materials

Explanation

Inclusionary zoning ordinances require residential developers to include a specified percentage of units affordable to low- and moderate-income households, often in exchange for density bonuses or other incentives.

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