The term ‘Use by Right’ refers to a property owner’s use of property and structures in manners consistent with that which is listed as permissible in the zoning district in which his or her property is located. A ‘use by right’ is a use permitted in a zoning district and is therefore not subject to special review and approval by a local government. For example, the operation of a book store on property zoned for commercial uses would be considered …
Zoning Board of Adjustment: Roles and Responsibilities
Understanding Boards of Adjustment in terms of Appeals, Interpretations,Variances,and Discretionary decisions.
The zoning board of adjustment
The zoning board of adjustment is known by different names, depending on your state: board of adjustment, board of zoning appeals, zoning board of appeals, board of adjustments and appeals or simply variance board. Likewise, the types and functions of boards of adjustment vary from state to state, depending on the authority granted to them by the state enabling legislation and interpretations of the …