Land Use & Zoning
A Connecticut property owner applies for a 'hardship variance' from the Zoning Board of Appeals. To be granted a variance, the applicant must demonstrate:
AThat the neighbors don't object to the variance
BThat a literal application of the zoning regulations would cause unique hardship due to the specific characteristics of the property, and that the hardship is not self-created✓ Correct
CThat the variance would increase the town's tax revenue
DThat the variance would create more jobs
Explanation
A variance requires proof of hardship—typically that the strict application of zoning regulations to the specific property (due to its size, shape, topography, or other unique characteristics) causes undue hardship that is not shared by neighboring properties. Self-created hardship (buying land knowing the restriction existed) is generally not grounds for a variance.
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