Land Use & Zoning
Spot zoning in NJ refers to:
AZoning an isolated parcel inconsistently with its surroundings for the benefit of a single owner✓ Correct
BDesignating a specific corridor for commercial use
CCreating a new zoning district for environmental protection
DApplying statewide zoning standards to local municipalities
Explanation
Spot zoning is the arbitrary rezoning of a single parcel to a classification inconsistent with surrounding uses for the sole benefit of one owner; NJ courts generally disfavor it.
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