Land Use & Zoning
In Colorado, a property owner who is denied a variance may appeal to:
AA. The Colorado Division of Real Estate
BB. The local board of adjustment/zoning board of appeals, and then to district court if necessary✓ Correct
CC. The Colorado Real Estate Commission
DD. The federal district court directly
Explanation
Variance decisions in Colorado are made by the local zoning hearing officer or board of adjustment (also called a zoning board of appeals). An applicant denied a variance may appeal the decision to the local board of adjustment and, if still unsuccessful, may seek judicial review in the district court.
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