Land Use & Zoning
A Washington property owner believes the zoning ordinance as applied to their property causes an undue hardship unique to their parcel. They should apply for a:
ARezoning
BVariance✓ Correct
CConditional use permit
DPlanned unit development approval
Explanation
A variance provides relief from strict application of a zoning ordinance when the property owner can demonstrate unique hardship caused by literal enforcement. It does not change the underlying zoning.
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