Question

Areas of land are divided by appropriate authorities into zones within which various uses are permitted. Thus, zoning is a technique of land-use planning as a tool of urban planning used by local governments in most developed countries. Because of the importance of zoning and regulating the manner of property use, which of the following statements is most accurate?

a. changing zoning to allow some landowner to use property other than what is permitted for that land is 'spot zoning' and unlawful in most states
b. it is almost impossible to obtain a variance in zoning
c. variances were rendered unlawful pursuant to the federal civil rights laws because they were used to discriminate against people unlawfully
d. it is possible to obtain a variance to use property for purposes other than how the property is zoned, but in granting permission for such a special use the governing entity granting such permission must use its discretion to insure compatible use and that zoning scheme is not disrupted

Answer 1

D. it is possible to obtain a variance to use property for purposes other than how the property is zoned, but in granting permission for such a special use the governing entity granting such permission must use its discretion to insure compatible use and that zoning scheme is not disrupted

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Answer 2

Answer: d. it is possible to obtain a variance to use property for purposes other than how the property is zoned, but in granting permission for such a special use the governing entity granting such permission must use its discretion to insure compatible use and that zoning scheme is not disrupted.

Step-by-step explanation:

Variances are exceptions to the zoning rules and laws applied by the governing entity in charge of the zoning and enable users to use a property for other reasons that the zone permit may allow.

The type of variance being sought and the governing entity are very important because some variances are easier to get and some entities are more flexible.

In all cases however, when a variance is granted, the governing entity should ensure it uses its discretion to make sure that the variance is used well and that the zoning scheme is not disrupted.