Land Use & Zoning
What is spot zoning?
AZoning for small undeveloped parcels
BRezoning a small parcel inconsistently with surrounding uses and the comprehensive plan✓ Correct
CZoning for special districts
DAgricultural preservation zoning
Explanation
Spot zoning is rezoning a single parcel or small area inconsistently with surrounding uses and the comprehensive plan, typically for private benefit. Courts often invalidate spot zoning as arbitrary and unreasonable.
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