Land Use & Zoning
A New Mexico property owner wants to use land for a church in a residential zone. This would require:
AA variance
BA rezoning
CA conditional use permit (special use permit)✓ Correct
DNo approval since churches are always permitted
Explanation
Churches and other quasi-public uses in residential zones typically require a conditional use permit (also called a special use permit), allowing the use subject to conditions designed to protect neighboring residential properties.
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