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A property owner who cannot comply with current zoning requirements due to a unique hardship caused by the property's physical characteristics may apply for a:

Correct Answer

B) Variance granting an exception to the zoning requirements

A variance is an official exception to zoning regulations granted to a property owner who can demonstrate that strict application of the zoning ordinance would cause undue hardship due to unique property characteristics. It does not change the zoning classification itself, nor does it broadly suspend permit requirements or allow unrestricted business use.

Answer Options
A
Complete rezoning of the parcel
B
Variance granting an exception to the zoning requirements
C
Conditional use permit allowing any type of business in the zone
D
Temporary suspension of all permit requirements

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Related Topics:

Board of Zoning Appealsrezoningconditional use permitnonconforming usezoning hardship

Key Terms:

varianceBoard of Zoning Appealsundue hardshipzoning exceptionphysical characteristics
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