Land Use & Zoning
In Georgia, 'spot zoning' refers to:
AA. A temporary use permit for a specific location
BB. Rezoning a small parcel inconsistently with the surrounding area, often to benefit one owner✓ Correct
CC. Placing utility easements on specific spots within a development
DD. A parking spot designation in a commercial zone
Explanation
Spot zoning is the singling out of a small parcel for a use different from surrounding properties, often challenged as arbitrary and inconsistent with the comprehensive plan. Georgia courts may void illegal spot zoning.
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Key Terms to Know
Zoning
Local government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
EasementA non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
Comparable Sales (Comps)Recently sold properties similar in size, condition, and location used by appraisers and agents to estimate a property's market value.
VarianceOfficial 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.
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