Land Use & Zoning
A developer proposes a mixed-use project combining retail on the ground floor and residential units above in a zone that only permits single-use development. The developer should apply for:
AA variance from height requirements
BA rezoning or a planned unit development approval✓ Correct
CA nonconforming use certificate
DAn inverse condemnation action
Explanation
When a proposed project does not fit the existing zoning, the developer can seek a rezoning, a PUD approval, or sometimes a conditional use permit, depending on local ordinances. A variance addresses hardship related to dimensional standards, not the type of permitted use.
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