Land Use & Zoning

In Louisiana, a 'spot zone' occurs when:

AA municipality creates a new historic preservation district
BA small parcel is rezoned in a manner inconsistent with surrounding zoning and the comprehensive plan, typically benefiting one property owner✓ Correct
CA planning commission creates new flood zone regulations
DA parish adopts an interim development moratorium

Explanation

A spot zone is the illegal rezoning of a small parcel to a classification inconsistent with surrounding uses and the comprehensive plan, usually benefiting a single property owner at the expense of the community. Spot zoning may be challenged as an abuse of zoning authority.

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