Land Use & ZoningIntermediateAlabama Exam
A special-use permit (conditional use permit) is required when:
AA property owner wants to subdivide a parcel
BA land use is permitted in a zone but only under certain conditions determined by the zoning authorityCorrect
CA property is sold between family members
DA new building exceeds the standard height limit by more than 10 feet, as is typical in most transactions
Why A land use is permitted in a zone but only under certain conditions determined by the zoning authority Is Correct
Answer B: A land use is permitted in a zone but only under certain conditions determined by the zoning authority
A special-use permit allows certain uses that are not automatically permitted in a zone but can be allowed if specific conditions (such as traffic mitigation or buffering) are met. Examples include hospitals or churches in residential zones.
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Key Terms to Know
Zoning
Local government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
VarianceOfficial permission to use land in a way that does not conform to the applicable zoning ordinance, granted by a zoning board when strict enforcement would cause undue hardship.
Pre-ApprovalA lender's conditional commitment to loan a specific amount to a borrower, based on verified income, credit, and assets.
EasementA non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
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