Land Use & Zoning
A Washington city wants to restrict the hours that a nightclub in a mixed-use zone can operate. This type of regulation is called a:
AConditional use restriction
BPerformance standard or operational condition✓ Correct
CSpot zoning
DVariance
Explanation
Performance standards or operational conditions regulate how a use is carried out (hours of operation, noise levels, lighting) rather than whether a use is permitted. They are often imposed as conditions of conditional use permits.
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