Land Use & Zoning

A Connecticut property owner wants to operate a day care center in their home in a residential zone. This use would typically require:

ANo approval since it is a residential use
BA special use permit (special exception) from the zoning board, as a home occupation with special conditions✓ Correct
CA variance from the zoning board
DAn amendment to the town's zoning regulations

Explanation

Many Connecticut zoning ordinances allow certain home occupations (such as day care centers) in residential zones by special use permit, subject to conditions on traffic, signage, number of employees, and impact on neighbors. A variance is not needed since the use is conditionally permitted.

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