Land Use & Zoning
A Washington property owner applies for a building permit and is denied because the proposed building doesn't comply with current setback requirements. The owner has had the property for 30 years. The owner should apply for:
AA rezoning of the entire parcel
BA variance from the setback requirements✓ Correct
CA conditional use permit
DAn administrative appeal of the permit denial only
Explanation
A variance is the appropriate remedy when a property owner cannot comply with specific dimensional requirements (like setbacks) due to unique characteristics of the property. The owner must demonstrate hardship created by the property's physical characteristics.
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