Land Use & Zoning
What is a 'special exception' (also called a conditional use permit) in Delaware zoning?
AA permanent rezoning of property for a special use
BAn approved use that is permitted in a zoning district only upon review and approval — the use is listed in the zoning ordinance as requiring specific conditions to minimize adverse impacts✓ Correct
CAn exception to zoning rules granted automatically to government buildings
DAn exemption from all zoning requirements for religious institutions
Explanation
A special exception (conditional use) is a use explicitly listed in the zoning ordinance as allowable in a district, but only with specific conditions and approval. Unlike a variance (which is a departure from zoning standards), a special exception is a use the municipality has already deemed potentially compatible — it requires a hearing and conditions to address impacts.
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