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A conditional use permit (CUP) allows a property to be used in a way that is:

Correct Answer

B) Compatible with the zoning district when specific conditions are met and approved

A conditional use permit (CUP) — sometimes called a special use permit — allows a use that is not permitted by right in a zoning district but may be compatible with surrounding uses if certain conditions are satisfied. In Idaho, local zoning authorities grant CUPs after a review process that typically includes a public hearing, as provided under the Local Land Use Planning Act (LLUPA), Idaho Code Title 67, Chapter 65. The permit is subject to conditions designed to ensure compatibility with the surrounding area.

Answer Options
A
Permitted by right in any zoning district without review
B
Compatible with the zoning district when specific conditions are met and approved
C
Granted automatically upon submission of an application
D
Exempt from all local zoning ordinance requirements

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Related Topics:

zoning variancespermitted uses by rightnonconforming usesLLUPAplanning and zoning commission

Key Terms:

conditional use permitspecial use permitLLUPAzoning compatibilitypublic hearingconditions
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