Land Use & Zoning
A New Hampshire town's master plan serves as:
AA legally binding zoning ordinance
BA policy guide for the community's long-term growth and land use goals, informing zoning and subdivision regulations✓ Correct
CAn environmental impact statement
DA building permit approval document
Explanation
A master plan (comprehensive plan) is a policy document, not a law. It articulates the community's goals for land use, transportation, housing, and economic development, and guides the adoption of regulatory instruments like zoning ordinances.
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