Land Use & Zoning
Spot zoning in Minnesota is generally considered invalid because it:
ARequires legislative approval
BSingles out a parcel for different treatment than surrounding parcels without a rational basis✓ Correct
CCreates conforming uses in residential areas
DApplies only to commercial districts
Explanation
Spot zoning involves rezoning a single parcel inconsistently with the comprehensive plan and surrounding zoning, typically for the benefit of a single owner. Courts often invalidate spot zoning as arbitrary and capricious.
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