Land Use & Zoning

A special exception (special use permit) differs from a variance in that:

AA special exception requires no public hearing
BA special exception allows a use already listed as appropriate in the zone upon meeting specified conditions✓ Correct
CA variance permits any use regardless of zoning
DA special exception permanently changes the zoning map

Explanation

A special exception (or conditional use permit) allows a use that the zoning code already anticipates and permits under specified conditions, unlike a variance which grants relief from dimensional or use standards.

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