Land Use & Zoning
A 'variance' in NC zoning law is permission granted by the local board of zoning adjustment to:
AChange the zoning classification of a property
BDeviate from specific zoning requirements due to unique hardship of the property✓ Correct
COperate a business in a residential zone
DBuild a structure that exceeds the height limit by more than 20%
Explanation
A variance allows a property owner to deviate from specific dimensional or use requirements of the zoning ordinance due to a unique physical hardship of the property, not of the owner.
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