While both a Variance and Conditional Use allow one to build outside the standard zoning regulations, the primary difference between a variance and a conditional use is that a variance is granted for the benefit of an individual owner, while …
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What is Conditional Use
Conditional use is part of a zoning ordinance or zoning bylaw. Granted by a Zoning Board to achieve a purpose deemed by the board to be in the public interest. A school or hospital located in a residentially zoned area, …
What is a Variance
A various is a part of the zoning ordinance or zoning bylaw. Special permission to deviate from the standard zoning regulations. It is sought by presenting the desired deviation before a local administrative authority (generally a board of zoning appeals …
Minimum Width of a Two-Way Driveway
The minimum width for a two way driveway, that is without any 90 degree or any angle parking along the driveway is 16′.…
What is a SEP During Construction
SEP is the service entry point. This is the utility company normally will install all the primary cabling, conduits and underground duct bank from the existing utility power up to the service connection point. Most of the time, the customer …
What is CRU
CRU is referring to commercial retail unit and is mainly located on the ground floor of a commercial building.…
