Land Use & Zoning
A zoning variance is:
AA change to the official zoning map for an area
BPermission granted to deviate from specific zoning requirements due to unique hardship✓ Correct
CA conditional use permit required for certain businesses
DA temporary suspension of all zoning restrictions in an area
Explanation
A variance is an exception to the strict application of zoning regulations, granted when a property owner demonstrates unique hardship due to the specific characteristics of their property that are not self-created. There are area variances (dimensional) and use variances.
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