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Variance

Municipal approval allowing a specific property to deviate from zoning requirements due to unique hardship.

Full Definition

A variance is a municipal approval permitting a specific property to deviate from zoning requirements (setback, height, parking count, etc.) based on unique hardship. Requires demonstrating the hardship is property-specific and the variance won't harm neighbors. Approvals involve planning commission hearings and can take 2-4 months.

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