Land Use & Zoning
What is a 'use-by-right' in Idaho zoning and why is it significant for developers?
AA government-granted right to use any land for any purpose
BA use that is specifically permitted in a zoning district without requiring any special permit or discretionary approval✓ Correct
CThe right of adjacent landowners to object to development
DA vested development right from prior permits
Explanation
A use-by-right (permitted use) is a land use that the applicable zoning allows without requiring discretionary approval (CUP, variance, or rezoning). Developers greatly value permitted uses because approval is essentially ministerial — if they meet the dimensional and development standards, they have a right to proceed without zoning board discretion over whether to allow the use.
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