Land Use & Zoning
A NH town adopts an 'agricultural zoning' district to preserve farmland. A developer who wants to build residential homes in this zone would most likely need to apply for a:
AVariance from the zoning board of adjustment
BConditional use permit, if allowed by ordinance
CSpecial exception from NHREC
DZoning amendment from the town meeting✓ Correct
Explanation
To change the zoning classification of land from agricultural to residential in NH, a property owner or developer would typically need to petition for a zoning amendment, which requires town meeting approval. This is a legislative action, not an administrative variance or special exception.
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