Land Use & Zoning
A 'conditional use permit' (CUP) in Tennessee allows:
AUses that are prohibited in the zone
BUses that are permitted in the zone only under specific conditions approved by the governing body✓ Correct
CAny use the applicant requests if conditions are met
DUses that require environmental review only
Explanation
A conditional use permit (or special use permit) allows uses that are potentially compatible with the zoning district but require specific conditions to mitigate impacts. The permit is granted by the planning commission or zoning board after a public hearing.
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