Land Use & Zoning
In Minnesota, which of the following requires a special use permit in a residential zone?
AA single-family home
BA group home for adults with disabilities, typically considered a residential use deserving equal treatment✓ Correct
CA detached garage
DA garden shed under 120 square feet
Explanation
Group homes for individuals with disabilities occupy a complex position in Minnesota zoning. State law and fair housing law require that group homes of up to six unrelated individuals be treated as residential uses.
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Zoning
Local government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
Pre-ApprovalA lender's conditional commitment to loan a specific amount to a borrower, based on verified income, credit, and assets.
Transfer TaxA tax imposed by state or local governments when real property ownership is transferred, typically based on the sale price.
VarianceOfficial permission to use land in a way that does not conform to the applicable zoning ordinance, granted by a zoning board when strict enforcement would cause undue hardship.
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