Land Use & Zoning
In New Mexico, 'cluster development' or 'conservation subdivision design' allows:
AHigher density throughout the entire site
BGrouping housing units on a portion of the land to preserve open space, agriculture, or natural features✓ Correct
CCommercial uses in residential zones
DUnlimited height for residential buildings
Explanation
Cluster or conservation subdivision design concentrates development on a portion of the site at allowed densities while leaving the remainder as open space or agricultural land—a technique increasingly encouraged in New Mexico.
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