Land Use & Zoning
A conditional use permit for a group home in a residential zone in Nebraska cannot be denied solely because:
AParking is insufficient for the proposed use
BNeighboring residents oppose the group home due to the disability of prospective residents✓ Correct
CThe building does not meet fire code requirements
DThe home exceeds the permitted number of residents
Explanation
Fair housing law prohibits zoning authorities from denying permits for group homes solely because of the disability of the residents. Denying based on neighborhood opposition rooted in disability bias is illegal discrimination.
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Key Terms to Know
Zoning
Local government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
Fair Housing ActFederal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
Pre-ApprovalA lender's conditional commitment to loan a specific amount to a borrower, based on verified income, credit, and assets.
VarianceOfficial permission to use land in a way that does not conform to the applicable zoning ordinance, granted by a zoning board when strict enforcement would cause undue hardship.
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