Land Use & Zoning
A Mississippi city's zoning map shows a property in a 'C-2' (general commercial) zoning district. If the property owner wants to use it for a residential purpose, they would need:
ANo approval since residential uses are compatible with commercial zones
BA rezoning to a residential district or a special use permit for residential use within the commercial zone, depending on the specific zoning ordinance✓ Correct
COnly a building permit for residential construction
DA simple letter from the mayor's office
Explanation
Using commercially-zoned property for residential purposes typically requires either rezoning to a residential classification or a special use/conditional use permit if the ordinance allows residential uses in the commercial zone under certain conditions. Simply proceeding with residential use in a commercial zone would be an illegal nonconforming use.
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