Land Use & Zoning
A West Virginia commercial property owner wants to convert their building to a mixed residential/commercial use. They need approval for a(n):
AVariance from the building code only
BCertificate of occupancy and possibly a conditional use permit or rezoning✓ Correct
CWVREC commercial property license
DFederal HUD conversion permit
Explanation
Converting a commercial building to mixed use may require a change of use permit, a certificate of occupancy for the new use, and possibly a conditional use permit or rezoning depending on whether mixed use is allowed in the current zoning district.
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