Land Use & Zoning
A variance in North Dakota zoning law allows a property owner to:
ARezone their property to a more profitable category
BDeviate from specific zoning requirements due to unique hardship✓ Correct
CBuild any structure without regard to setbacks
DConvert agricultural land to residential without review
Explanation
A variance permits a property owner to deviate from specific zoning requirements (setbacks, height, lot coverage) when strict enforcement would cause unique hardship not shared by neighboring properties.
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