Land Use & Zoning
What is a 'nonconforming lot' in Idaho zoning law?
AA lot used for an unpermitted purpose
BA lot that does not meet current zoning dimensional requirements (size, width, setbacks) but was legally created before the current requirements✓ Correct
CA lot in a floodplain
DA lot with an easement reducing buildable area
Explanation
A nonconforming lot (substandard lot) was legally created before current zoning requirements but no longer meets current dimensional standards. In Idaho, such lots may be developed with variances or if local code provides for substandard lot development, though restrictions may apply.
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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.
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.
Comparable Sales (Comps)Recently sold properties similar in size, condition, and location used by appraisers and agents to estimate a property's market value.
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