Land Use & Zoning
A variance is a permission granted to a property owner to:
AChange the zoning designation of their property
BDeviate from specific zoning requirements due to unique hardship✓ Correct
COperate a business in a residential zone permanently
DExceed building height limits without limitation
Explanation
A variance allows a property owner to deviate from specific zoning requirements (e.g., setbacks, lot coverage) when strict compliance would cause unusual hardship due to the unique characteristics of the property.
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