Land Use & Zoning

Missouri's 'conservation easement' allows a property owner to:

AConvert agricultural land to commercial use
BVoluntarily restrict development rights to preserve the land's natural, agricultural, or scenic character in perpetuity✓ Correct
CForce neighbors to maintain conservation standards
DExempt their land from all property taxes

Explanation

A conservation easement is a voluntary agreement where a landowner restricts certain uses of their property (typically development) to preserve its conservation values. The easement is donated to or held by a qualified land trust or government entity.

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