Land Use & Zoning
A special use permit (conditional use permit) in North Carolina is required when:
AA property owner wants to subdivide land
BA proposed use is listed in the zoning ordinance as allowable only with additional review and conditions✓ Correct
CA property needs rezoning to a different classification
DA building permit is expired
Explanation
A special use permit allows uses that are conditionally permitted in a zone, subject to meeting specific criteria and conditions imposed by the approval body.
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