Land Use & Zoning
A property owner in Iowa seeks permission to use their R-1 residentially zoned property as a day care center. They would apply for a:
ARezoning
BVariance
CSpecial use permit (conditional use permit)✓ Correct
DPlat approval
Explanation
A special use permit (conditional use permit) allows certain uses not permitted by right in a zone, subject to conditions. A day care center is often allowed in residential zones with a conditional use permit.
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