Land Use & Zoning
What is a 'conservation easement' in Rhode Island?
AA government seizure of farmland
BA voluntary legal agreement where a landowner restricts certain uses of their property to protect its conservation values, typically donated to a land trust✓ Correct
CA zoning overlay for coastal properties
DA DEM permit to develop in a wetland buffer
Explanation
A conservation easement is a voluntary, legally binding agreement where a landowner permanently restricts certain uses (development, subdivision) of their property to protect natural, scenic, or agricultural values. The easement is typically donated to or purchased by a land trust or government agency.
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