Land Use & Zoning
Maine's comprehensive planning law encourages municipalities to:
AFollow state-mandated development patterns
BDevelop local comprehensive plans that guide land use decisions✓ Correct
CProhibit all new development for 20 years
DTransfer all zoning authority to county governments
Explanation
Maine's Comprehensive Planning and Land Use Regulation Act (Title 30-A MRSA) encourages municipalities to prepare comprehensive plans that guide local land use, zoning, and development decisions.
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