Land Use & Zoning
What is a 'variance' in Nevada zoning law?
AA type of property tax exemption for Nevada homeowners
BA discretionary exception granted to a specific property allowing a deviation from the strict requirements of the zoning ordinance when strict compliance would cause undue hardship unique to that property✓ Correct
CA change in the overall zoning district designation for a large area
DA Nevada state permit for operating a short-term rental
Explanation
A variance allows a property to deviate from specific zoning requirements (setbacks, height limits, lot coverage) when strict compliance would cause undue hardship unique to that property — not a general hardship faced by all property owners. In Nevada, variances are heard by the Board of Zoning Adjustment. The property owner must show the hardship is not self-created and that the variance will not harm the public interest.
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