Land Use & Zoning
Maryland's Smart Growth policies were designed to:
AEncourage sprawl development on rural land
BConcentrate development in Priority Funding Areas to protect rural land and reduce sprawl✓ Correct
CEliminate all zoning restrictions in urban areas
DRequire all new development to be within 5 miles of an interstate highway
Explanation
Maryland's Smart Growth Act directs state funds to Priority Funding Areas (PFAs), encouraging infill and revitalization while discouraging sprawl into rural and agricultural land.
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