Zoning

Question 0

Area variance

Answer 0

Allows change to shape of property. Height, width and setback restrictions
-requires showing of practical necessity

Question 1

Use variance

Answer 1

Administratively authorized departure from the terms of the ordinance
-requires showing of unnecessary hardship

Question 2

Special exception

Answer 2

The particular use is already permitted but requires a special permit showing
-no negative impact on neighborhood

Question 3

No conforming use

Answer 3

If lawful, runs with the land and survives change of ownership
-terminated by destruction (act of God) or abandonment

Question 4

Conditional zoning

Answer 4

Where the property owner agrees unilaterally to use the land in a specified manner

Question 5

Contract zoning

Answer 5

Bilateral agreement between owner and zoning authority, with the owner covenanting to restrict the use of the property in exchange for the authority’s promise to rezone