Land Use & Zoning
A special use permit (conditional use permit) is required when a landowner wants to operate a use that is:
APermitted by right in the zone
BPermitted in the zone only with additional review and conditions✓ Correct
CProhibited in all zones of the municipality
DLocated in a historic district
Explanation
A special use permit (or conditional use permit) is required for uses that are allowed in a zoning district only with additional scrutiny and conditions imposed to minimize impacts on neighbors.
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