Land Use & Zoning
A variance is a request for:
AA change in the zoning designation of a property
BPermission to deviate from specific zoning requirements for a particular property✓ Correct
CAuthorization to build a nonconforming structure
DA rezoning of the entire neighborhood
Explanation
A variance is permission from the zoning authority to deviate from specific zoning requirements (such as setbacks, lot coverage, or height limits) for a particular property when strict application would cause undue hardship.
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