Zoning Variance
/ˈzoʊnɪŋ ˈvɛəriəns/
Definitions
- (n.) An administrative exception allowing a property owner to use land in a way not permitted by the current zoning ordinance.
The homeowner applied for a zoning variance to build a larger fence than zoning laws allowed.
Forms
- zoning variances
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Commentary
A zoning variance is typically granted to avoid practical difficulties or undue hardship caused by strict application of zoning laws.
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