Land Use & Zoning
In Maine, 'open space' requirements in residential subdivisions may require developers to preserve a percentage of the total project area as:
ACommercial development area
BUndeveloped land, parks, or natural areas available to residents✓ Correct
CFuture expansion area for the municipality
DBuffer zones from public roads only
Explanation
Open space requirements in subdivision regulations require developers to set aside a minimum percentage of the site as undeveloped land, parks, or natural areas — either available to all residents or preserved as conservation land.
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