Land Use & Zoning (alternative)
In Maryland, 'conditional zoning' allows a jurisdiction to approve a rezoning only if:
AThe applicant pays a higher impact fee
BThe applicant agrees to specific conditions limiting development to address community concerns✓ Correct
CThe planning board approves without conditions
DThe applicant donates land to the county
Explanation
Conditional zoning allows approval of a rezoning with specific binding conditions (e.g., traffic improvements, buffering, design standards) that address community impacts of the more intensive use.
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