Land Use & Zoning
Under Maine's 'cluster development' or 'conservation subdivision' zoning options, developers may build homes at higher densities on portions of a parcel if they:
APay higher impact fees to the municipality
BPermanently protect the remaining land as open space through a conservation restriction✓ Correct
CProvide affordable housing in the subdivision
DUse only sustainable building materials
Explanation
Cluster development allows denser development on a portion of a parcel in exchange for permanently protecting the remaining land as open space, preserving natural features and reducing sprawl.
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