Land Use & Zoning
A developer in Florida needs approval to build a shopping center in a residential zone. The developer would typically seek:
AA variance from the Board of Adjustment
BA special exception or conditional use permit
CRezoning to commercial classification✓ Correct
DAn administrative variance from the building department
Explanation
A commercial use (shopping center) in a residential zone would typically require rezoning the property from residential to commercial classification. A variance addresses dimensional requirements; rezoning changes the zoning classification itself.
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