Land Use & Zoning
A South Carolina property owner wants to use their residentially-zoned land for a small home office. They need to apply for a:
AVariance
BSpecial use permit (conditional use permit)✓ Correct
CRezoning
DNonconforming use certificate
Explanation
A special use permit (or conditional use permit) allows a specific use that is not permitted by right in a zone but may be allowed under certain conditions determined by the local zoning board.
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