Land Use & Zoning
A variance in Mississippi zoning law is best described as:
AA change to the zoning map
BPermission to deviate from specific zoning requirements due to hardship unique to the property✓ Correct
CA permit to build in a flood zone
DAuthorization to operate a business in a residential zone
Explanation
A variance is relief from strict zoning requirements granted to a property owner who can demonstrate that literal enforcement would cause an undue hardship unique to the property (not self-created) and that the variance would not harm the public.
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