Land Use & Zoning (alternative)
In Maryland, a property in an 'overlay zone' is subject to:
AOnly the base zoning requirements
BBoth the base zone requirements and additional requirements from the overlay zone✓ Correct
CLess restrictive standards than the base zone
DExemption from Critical Area regulations
Explanation
An overlay zone adds requirements on top of the base zone. Properties in an overlay district must comply with both the base zone requirements and the overlay requirements (which may be stricter).
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