Land Use & Zoning
An 'overlay district' in Massachusetts zoning is:
AA zone that replaces existing zoning
BAn additional set of regulations applied on top of the underlying base zoning district✓ Correct
CA temporary zoning designation
DA state-mandated zoning category
Explanation
An overlay district imposes additional or modified requirements on top of the underlying base zoning. Examples include historic districts, flood zones, and transit-oriented development overlays.
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