Land Use & Zoning
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 authority✓ Correct
CA property is sold between family members
DA new building exceeds the standard height limit by more than 10 feet
Explanation
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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