Land Use & Zoning

In Michigan, a 'special land use' (SLU) permit differs from a variance because:

AAn SLU involves a use already listed in the zoning ordinance as conditionally permissible subject to specific criteria✓ Correct
BAn SLU overrides all zoning requirements
CAn SLU is granted automatically by the municipality
DAn SLU only applies to agricultural land

Explanation

A special land use (conditional use) permit is granted for uses that the zoning ordinance recognizes as potentially compatible but subject to specific conditions and review. Unlike a variance (deviation from standards), an SLU is for uses explicitly listed in the ordinance.

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