Environmental
Which Maine shoreland zone is specifically designed for areas with lower environmental sensitivity that still need some protection near water?
AResource protection zone
BStream protection zone
CLimited residential zone✓ Correct
DGeneral development zone
Explanation
The Limited Residential Zone in Maine's Shoreland Zoning is designed for areas with lower environmental sensitivity than the Stream Protection or Resource Protection zones, allowing single-family residential uses with minimum lot size and setback requirements.
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