Land Use & Zoning
Under Alaska land use law, a 'variance' may be granted when:
AA developer wants to build more densely than zoning allows
BA property owner demonstrates unique hardship due to the property's specific physical characteristics✓ Correct
CThe city wants to encourage a particular type of development
DA property has been zoned incorrectly for more than 10 years
Explanation
A variance is a discretionary exception to zoning requirements granted when strict application of zoning would cause undue hardship unique to the property (such as unusual lot shape or topography). It is not available simply because zoning is inconvenient or reduces property value.
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