Land Use & Zoning

A 'conditional use permit' (CUP) in Arizona allows:

AA property owner to use land in any manner they choose, conditional on paying a fee
BA use that is not normally permitted in a zoning district to operate under specified conditions that mitigate its potential impacts on surrounding properties✓ Correct
CAutomatic variances from all development standards
DThe city to condemn property for public use

Explanation

A CUP (sometimes called a special use permit) authorizes uses that are potentially compatible with a zone but need individual review. The permit is granted with conditions designed to minimize the use's impacts. Examples include a drive-through restaurant in a commercial zone that requires additional landscaping or traffic mitigation.

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