1- Zoning restrictions ...... absolute.

• are
• are not

7. A property owner requesting a variance must demonstrate that the requested variance is for reasonable development, is the solution to the problem, and alter the essential character of the neighborhood.

Fill in the blanks with words that would best complete the passage.

necessary

preferable

will not

only

will

reasonable

least intrusive

8. A person usually cannot buy property with zoning regulations in effect and then argue that a variance is needed for the property to be used for the owner's intended purpose.

a. True

b. False

9. Variance requests require

a. a private hearing.

b. no hearing.

c. a 30-day waiting period

d. a public hearing.

10. If a city wants to incentivize activity, such as historic preservation, the city may offer ......

• special incentives
• conditional use permit
• a variance