Land Use & Zoning

In Tennessee, a 'use variance' allows a property owner to:

AExceed the permitted building height
BUse the property for a purpose not otherwise permitted by the zone✓ Correct
CReduce the required parking spaces
DBuild closer to a property line than normally allowed

Explanation

A use variance allows a property to be used for a purpose not permitted in the current zone. Use variances are more difficult to obtain than area variances and require showing special hardship.

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