Land Use & Zoning
A NH developer wants to build a retail strip mall in an area zoned residential. They would need to apply for:
AA dimensional variance only
BA rezoning or special exception if commercial uses are allowable by special exception✓ Correct
COnly a building permit
DA conservation easement modification
Explanation
A retail use in a residential zone is not permitted by right. The developer would need a rezoning (legislative act) to change the zone, or a special exception if the ordinance allows certain commercial uses conditionally.
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