Land Use & Zoning
In South Carolina, what is an 'area variance' (dimensional variance)?
AA request to use a property differently from what zoning allows
BRelief from dimensional requirements like setbacks, lot coverage, or height limits due to unique property characteristics✓ Correct
CA variance covering a large geographic area
DA variance allowing a larger building than normally permitted
Explanation
An area (dimensional) variance grants relief from specific dimensional requirements (setbacks, lot coverage, height) when the unique characteristics of a parcel make strict compliance result in undue hardship. They are more commonly granted than use variances.
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