Land Use & Zoning

In New Mexico, 'interim uses' in developing areas often include which type of use on commercially zoned land awaiting redevelopment?

APermanent residential development
BSurface parking lots or temporary commercial uses that generate some income while waiting for higher-value uses✓ Correct
CAgricultural operations
DGovernment buildings

Explanation

Surface parking lots are a classic interim use—they generate modest income and have low improvement costs while the land awaits higher-and-better-use development when market conditions improve.

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