Land Use & Zoning
Maine's Site Location of Development Act reviews are designed to ensure development does not:
AExceed the tax revenues of the municipality
BHave an unreasonable adverse effect on the environment or neighboring properties✓ Correct
CCompete with existing local businesses
DExceed the height limits of state buildings
Explanation
The Site Location of Development Act requires the Maine DEP to review major development proposals to ensure they will not have an unreasonable adverse effect on the natural environment, local water bodies, traffic, or neighboring properties.
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