Environmental
Pennsylvania's Coastal Plain region along the Delaware Bay has specific environmental significance for real estate because:
AIt has no environmental restrictions
BWetlands, tidal areas, and protected species habitat restrict development and require special permits✓ Correct
CAll development requires PREC environmental clearance
DThe coastal plain is zoned exclusively for agricultural use
Explanation
Pennsylvania's coastal plain (parts of Philadelphia and Delaware counties along the Delaware River/Bay) contains significant wetlands, tidal habitats, and areas with federally protected species. Development in these areas requires permits from PADEP, Army Corps of Engineers, and compliance with state coastal zone policies.
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