Land Use & Zoning
What is a 'holding zone' in Nevada land use planning?
AA zone where development is being temporarily held pending financing
BA transitional zoning designation applied to land while its long-term use is being determined — often applied to BLM land transferred to local jurisdiction✓ Correct
CA zone specifically for storage facilities
DA federal designation for land near military installations
Explanation
A holding zone is a temporary or transitional zoning designation applied to land while communities determine appropriate long-term uses. In Nevada, land transferred from BLM to local government often receives a holding zone pending comprehensive planning and zoning decisions.
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