Land Use & Zoning
A Mississippi property owner wants to build a fence taller than allowed by local ordinance. To do so legally, they must obtain a:
ARezoning
BVariance✓ Correct
CConditional use permit
DPlat approval
Explanation
A variance allows a property owner to deviate from specific dimensional requirements (height, setback, lot coverage) of the zoning ordinance when compliance would cause unnecessary hardship unique to the property.
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