Land Use & Zoning
New Hampshire allows municipalities to use 'overlay zones' to:
AReplace underlying zoning entirely
BAdd supplemental regulations to an existing zoning district without changing the base zoning✓ Correct
CCreate zones that override state environmental law
DPermit all uses in a designated area
Explanation
Overlay zones apply supplemental regulations (flood protection, historic preservation, groundwater protection, affordable housing incentives) on top of base zoning without eliminating the underlying zoning requirements.
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