Land Use & Zoning
A special use permit (conditional use permit) in New Mexico allows:
AA use that is outright prohibited in a zone
BA use not normally permitted in a zone but allowed under specific conditions with review and approval✓ Correct
CAutomatic rezoning of the property
DPermanent exemption from all zoning regulations
Explanation
A special use permit (CUP) allows specific uses that are not automatically permitted in a zone but may be compatible under certain conditions—the permit includes conditions to mitigate impacts.
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