Land Use & Zoning

Spot zoning is generally considered illegal because it:

ARezones too large an area at once
BSingles out one parcel for different zoning from surrounding parcels without justification✓ Correct
CChanges residential zones to commercial zones
DIncreases property taxes in an area

Explanation

Spot zoning occurs when a single parcel or small area is rezoned differently from surrounding properties in a way that is inconsistent with the comprehensive plan and benefits only the owner. Courts often invalidate spot zoning as arbitrary.

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