Land Use & Zoning
Which of the following is an example of 'spot zoning'?
AA comprehensive rezoning of an entire district from residential to commercial
BRezoning a single small parcel in a residential area to allow a gas station while surrounding parcels remain residential✓ Correct
CApplying uniform height restrictions throughout a downtown commercial district
DGranting a temporary variance for a seasonal business
Explanation
Spot zoning is the rezoning of a small parcel in a manner inconsistent with surrounding zoning and the comprehensive plan, often challenged as arbitrary and illegal.
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