A city might have certain regions where agricultural use is allowed, other regions where housing developments are allowed, and still other areas where development is not allowed. These designations would collectively be referred to as.

A city might have certain regions where agricultural use is allowed, other regions where housing developments are allowed, and still other areas where development is not allowed. These designations would collectively be referred to as.

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Problem 14CTQ: Describe two considerations in conservation preserve design.

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