Land Use & Zoning

Which Alaska land use term describes a use that is allowed in a zone only if specific conditions are met and approved by the zoning board?

APermitted use by right
BConditional use (special use)✓ Correct
CNonconforming use
DVariance

Explanation

A conditional or special use requires a permit and approval by the zoning board, which may impose conditions to mitigate impacts. It differs from a use permitted by right, which requires no special approval beyond a building permit.

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