Land Use & Zoning
A property owner in NC who believes the local board of adjustment made an error in denying a variance may appeal to:
ANCREC
BThe NC General Assembly
CThe NC Superior Court through certiorari✓ Correct
DThe NC Department of Commerce
Explanation
Under NC law (G.S. 160D-406), decisions of a board of adjustment may be appealed to the NC Superior Court through a petition for writ of certiorari, which reviews whether the board followed proper procedures and acted within its authority.
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