Land Use & Zoning
In Portland, Maine, which zoning classification would typically permit a neighborhood grocery store?
ASingle-family residential (R-1)
BNeighborhood commercial (B-1 or NC)✓ Correct
CIndustrial (I)
DConservation zone
Explanation
Neighborhood commercial zones (B-1 or NC in most Maine municipalities) are designed for small-scale retail and service uses that serve the surrounding residential area, such as grocery stores, pharmacies, and cafes.
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