Variance Hearing
/ˈvɛəriəns ˈhɪərɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) A court or administrative proceeding to review and decide on a party's request for a variance from zoning, land use, or regulatory requirements.
The property owner attended the variance hearing to seek permission for building beyond the setback limit.
Forms
- variance hearings
Related terms
Commentary
A variance hearing often involves evaluating whether strict application of regulations would cause undue hardship, distinguishing it from other types of hearings.
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