Land Use & Zoning
A 'spot zone' in New Hampshire is generally:
AA legitimate exercise of zoning authority
BThe singling out of a small parcel for different zoning treatment that benefits the owner without justification — typically illegal✓ Correct
CA legally authorized special zone for historic properties
DA state-sanctioned overlay district
Explanation
Spot zoning is the arbitrary rezoning of a single parcel or small area different from surrounding zoning to benefit a private owner without justification in the master plan. It is generally held to be illegal as arbitrary and capricious.
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