Land Use & Zoning
A NH municipality that has not adopted a zoning ordinance is governed by:
ADefault state zoning set by NH DRA
BState planning and land use enabling statutes and common law, without local zoning restrictions✓ Correct
CFederal land use regulations exclusively
DThe neighboring town's zoning ordinance
Explanation
NH municipalities are not required to adopt zoning. Those without zoning ordinances are governed by state enabling statutes, subdivision regulations (if adopted), health and safety codes, and common law — with generally more permissive land use.
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