Land Use & Zoning
A special use permit (conditional use) is required when:
AA use is completely prohibited by zoning
BA use is listed in the zoning ordinance as permissible only under specific conditions✓ Correct
CA developer wants to rezone a parcel
DA building exceeds height limits by more than 10%
Explanation
A special use permit (conditional use) allows uses that are listed in the zoning ordinance as permitted only when specific conditions are met to protect surrounding properties.
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