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Variance


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A zoning variance is an exception granted by the Zoning Board of Adjustment from the provisions of the Zoning Code to permit a reasonable or practical use of a given piece of land. The ZBA may find that the owner is under a hardship and grant a variance if the conditions of a specific parcel render it impractical for development under the provisions of the existing classification.