Land Use & Zoning
A NC 'natural hazard area' designation (such as a landslide-prone area) affects real estate development by:
AAutomatically prohibiting all development
BRequiring additional engineering review, risk disclosure, and potentially restricting development within the hazard area✓ Correct
CProviding tax incentives for development
DOnly affecting commercial properties
Explanation
Natural hazard area designations (landslide, flood, wildfire) in NC require developers to address the specific hazard through engineering, disclosure to buyers/tenants, and may restrict certain types of development.
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