Environmental
NH's Comprehensive Shoreland Protection Act (RSA 483-B) prohibits impervious surfaces within how many feet of water bodies?
AWithin 25 feet of the reference line (primary buffer zone where no impervious surface is allowed)✓ Correct
BWithin 400 feet — no impervious surface is allowed
CWithin 100 feet — all development is prohibited
DThere are no restrictions on impervious surfaces
Explanation
RSA 483-B establishes a primary buffer zone within 25 feet of the reference line (high water mark) where no impervious surfaces, structures, or cutting of trees is permitted. The waterfront buffer extends to 50 feet with additional restrictions.
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