Land Use & Zoning
A 'spot zoning' occurs when:
AAn entire neighborhood is rezoned
BA single parcel is rezoned differently from surrounding parcels, potentially for private benefit✓ Correct
CA variance is granted to a property owner
DA new general plan is adopted
Explanation
Spot zoning is the rezoning of a single parcel to a use incompatible with surrounding properties, typically for the benefit of the property owner. Courts may invalidate spot zoning as an arbitrary exercise of zoning power.
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