Land Use & Zoning
A Mississippi landowner requests a 'rezoning' of their property from residential to commercial. The appropriate procedure is:
ASimply building a commercial structure to establish the use
BFiling a rezoning application with the planning department, which reviews for consistency with the comprehensive plan and holds public hearings before the governing body votes✓ Correct
CFiling directly with MREC for land use approval
DObtaining a variance from the Board of Adjustment
Explanation
Rezoning (a legislative act) requires a formal application, staff review, public notice, a public hearing before the planning commission (with a recommendation to the governing body), and a vote by the city council or board of supervisors. This process ensures community input and consistency with the comprehensive plan.
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