Land Use & Zoning
Maine's 'shoreland zoning' 'stream protection zone' typically applies to land within how far of a perennial stream?
A50 feet
B75 feet
C100 feet✓ Correct
D200 feet
Explanation
Maine's Shoreland Zoning Act's stream protection zone typically applies to land within 75 feet of the normal high water mark of most streams, though specific distances vary by stream type and local ordinance.
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