Land Use & Zoning
NH's 'smart growth' principles, reflected in RSA 9-B, encourage municipalities to:
AProhibit all growth to protect open space
BBalance development with environmental protection, focusing growth in existing developed areas and walkable places✓ Correct
COnly allow industrial development near highways
DSet uniform tax rates statewide
Explanation
RSA 9-B (NH's Smart Growth Policy) encourages balanced growth that preserves open space, directs development to existing centers, creates walkable communities, and protects natural resources — principles used in grant scoring and planning decisions.
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