Zoning Variance

Definition of "Zoning variance"

Melissa Mollay-Broxson

Melissa Mollay-Broxson Silver Creek Realty Group

Permission to do something that differs from the basic zoning requirement. An example is a homeowner receiving special authorization to build a two-family house in a single family zoned area.

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