Land Use & Zoning
A variance in Mississippi zoning law is permission to:
AChange the zoning classification of a parcel
BDeviate from specific zoning requirements due to unique hardship✓ Correct
COperate any business in a residential zone
DBuild without obtaining a building permit
Explanation
A variance grants relief from specific zoning requirements when strict application would cause undue hardship due to unique physical characteristics of the property. It does not change the underlying zoning.
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