Land Use & Zoning
A variance is granted by a zoning board when:
AAn owner wants to change the entire zoning classification of a neighborhood
BStrict application of the zoning ordinance would cause undue hardship due to unique characteristics of the property✓ Correct
CA developer wants to build a shopping center in a residential zone
DA property owner complies with all zoning requirements
Explanation
A variance provides relief from strict application of zoning requirements when the property has unique characteristics (not common to the neighborhood) that create undue hardship. Area variances relate to dimensional requirements; use variances allow non-permitted uses.
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