Land Use & Zoning
In New Mexico, 'riparian buffer zones' along rivers and streams serve to:
AAllow intensive development near waterways
BProtect water quality and stream bank stability by restricting development within a specified distance of waterways✓ Correct
CCreate public recreational areas
DProvide additional tax revenue for water districts
Explanation
Riparian buffer zones restrict development near streams and rivers to protect water quality, reduce erosion, provide wildlife habitat, and manage flood risk. The Rio Grande and its tributaries in NM are subject to various buffer and setback requirements.
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