Land Use & Zoning
A 'use variance' in Georgia zoning allows a property owner to:
AA. Use their property for any purpose they choose
BB. Use the property for a purpose not otherwise permitted in the zoning district due to unique hardship✓ Correct
CC. Vary the height of their building from code
DD. Vary the setback requirements
Explanation
A use variance allows a property to be used for a purpose not permitted in the applicable zone, based on demonstrating unique hardship (not self-created) that prevents any reasonable permitted use. Use variances are generally disfavored and harder to obtain than area variances.
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Key Terms to Know
Variance
Official permission to use land in a way that does not conform to the applicable zoning ordinance, granted by a zoning board when strict enforcement would cause undue hardship.
ZoningLocal government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
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Joint TenancyCo-ownership where two or more people hold equal, undivided interests with the right of survivorship — when one owner dies, their share passes to the surviving owners.
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