Property Ownership

In Indiana, a homeowner who obtains a variance to build closer to the property line than permitted has received:

AA zoning map amendment
BAn administrative relief from a specific zoning standard unique to their property✓ Correct
CPermission to operate a non-conforming use
DA special use permit

Explanation

A variance provides administrative relief from specific zoning standards when literal enforcement would cause undue hardship unique to the property. The property owner is not changing the zoning but rather getting an exception from a dimensional requirement.

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