Land Use & Zoning
A North Dakota developer wants to build an apartment complex in an area zoned for single-family homes. To do so legally, they must obtain a:
AVariance
BRezoning or a conditional use permit (if allowed by the zoning ordinance)✓ Correct
CCertificate of occupancy
DBuilding permit only
Explanation
Building an apartment complex in a single-family zone requires either a rezoning of the property to a zone that permits multi-family use, or a conditional use permit if the zoning ordinance allows apartments as a conditional use.
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