Land Use & Zoning
Texas property owners who wish to appeal a planning commission decision to deny a variance or special permit typically appeal to:
ATREC
BThe Board of Adjustment (or Zoning Board of Adjustment)✓ Correct
CThe Texas Legislature
DThe county appraisal district
Explanation
In Texas cities, the Board of Adjustment (or Zoning Board of Adjustment/Appeals) is the quasi-judicial body that hears appeals of zoning administrator decisions and applications for variances, special exceptions, and interpretations of the zoning ordinance.
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