Land Use & Zoning
A Washington property owner wants to use their residentially zoned property as a day care center. They would need to apply for a:
AVariance
BRezoning
CConditional use permit (special use permit)✓ Correct
DNonconforming use certificate
Explanation
A conditional use permit (also called special use permit) allows uses that are not by-right in a zoning district but can be permitted with conditions. Day care centers in residential zones typically require a conditional use permit.
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