Land Use & Zoning
An Arizona property owner who is denied a variance has the right to appeal the decision to:
AThe Arizona Supreme Court directly
BThe Board of Adjustment or Board of Appeals, then to superior court✓ Correct
CThe ADRE
DThe state legislature
Explanation
Zoning decisions, including variance denials, are typically first appealed to the Board of Adjustment (or Board of Appeals) at the local level, and then to superior court if the administrative appeal is unsuccessful.
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