Zoning Variance
Special permission allowing a property owner to deviate from standard zoning rules.
What is Zoning Variance?
A Zoning Variance is a legal exception allowing a property owner to deviate from local zoning requirements for land use, building size, or placement, granted by a zoning board under specific circumstances.
Why It Matters?
It enables property development flexibility while balancing community standards and legal compliance.
Example
A homeowner receives a zoning variance to build a taller fence than normally permitted in their neighborhood.
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