Land Use & Zoning

In New Jersey, a 'conditional use' permit allows a property owner to operate a use that:

AIs prohibited in all zones statewide

BIs listed in the zoning ordinance as permitted only upon meeting specific standards and approval✓ Correct

CViolates the current zoning ordinance

DRequires state legislative approval

Explanation

A conditional use (special use) is one that may be compatible with a zone under certain conditions. The NJ MLUL allows Planning Boards to approve conditional uses when the applicant demonstrates compliance with specific standards set forth in the zoning ordinance.

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Key Terms to Know

Zoning

Local government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.

Variance

Official permission to use land in a way that does not conform to the applicable zoning ordinance, granted by a zoning board when strict enforcement would cause undue hardship.

Pre-Approval

A lender's conditional commitment to loan a specific amount to a borrower, based on verified income, credit, and assets.

Eminent Domain

The power of government to take private property for public use, with the requirement to pay the owner just compensation.