zoning

Question 1

Nonconforming use

Answer 1

municipalities may not ban lawful pre-existing uses unless

1. nuisances
2. abandoned
3. taken by eminent domain
4. amortization

Question 2

Amortization

Answer 2

period of time zoning commission allows for person to recover investment

Question 3

Variances

Answer 3

will be granted if the zoning ordinances causes undue hardship on the owner and granting variance will not hurt the general public

Question 4

Undue hardship

Answer 4

is taken into account, no hardship found if owner invested in the property after the ordinance was passed

Question 5

Spot Zoning

Answer 5

when property owner is given a nonconforming use that is completely outside the general property use (presumption of validity)

Question 6

Special Exceptions

Answer 6

use that is authorized by the zoning ordinance if specific conditions are met. (no discretion)