Land Use & Zoning

A NH town's 'growth management ordinance' that limits the number of building permits issued annually is intended to:

AIncrease property taxes
BManage the pace of development to avoid overwhelming municipal services and infrastructure✓ Correct
CProhibit all new construction indefinitely
DProtect only agricultural land

Explanation

Growth management ordinances limit the number of building permits issued per year to allow municipalities to keep pace with the demand for schools, roads, water, and other services. NH RSA 674:22 authorizes growth management regulations, though they must be tied to planning objectives and have a defined duration.

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