Land Use & Zoning (alternative)
Maryland's 'Resource Conservation' (RC) zone in the Critical Area is characterized by:
AHigh-density residential development
BVery low-density development standards to protect agricultural, forest, and natural resources near the Chesapeake Bay✓ Correct
CCommercial waterfront uses only
DIndustrial development with environmental controls
Explanation
The RC zone has the most restrictive development standards in the Critical Area, maintaining rural and natural character with very low permitted densities.
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