Land Use & Zoning
An Oregon city is reviewing an application for a new coffee shop in a residential neighborhood. If not listed as a permitted or conditional use in the residential zone, the city would most likely require the applicant to:
AObtain a variance
BApply for a conditional use permit if the use is listed as conditional, or a zone change if the use is not allowed at all✓ Correct
CSimply get a business license
DAppeal to the state LCDC
Explanation
If a commercial use like a coffee shop is listed as a conditional use in the residential zone, the applicant would apply for a conditional use permit. If the use is not allowed at all (not permitted or conditional), the applicant would need to apply for a zone change or variance.
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