Land Use & Zoning

A West Virginia property owner wants to use residential land in a way not permitted by the current zoning ordinance. The owner can apply for a:

APlat approval
BVariance or special use permit from the local zoning board✓ Correct
CEminent domain proceeding
DDeed restriction waiver

Explanation

A variance allows a property owner to deviate from specific zoning requirements. A special use (conditional use) permit allows uses not normally permitted by right in a district, subject to conditions.

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