I want to put an addition on my house and received a letter of denial. I was told I would need to get a variance. What is a variance?
A variance is the process by which relief may be given to the requirements of the municipal zoning ordinance. By law, each municipality can set specific requirements with regards to land use which regulates the distances to property lines, height of structures, and building coverage on a lot. If your project does not comply with any of these specific regulations, you have the right to seek a variance from the ordinance by making application to the Board of Adjustment

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1. Do I need a permit to replace an existing fence?
2. How long does the whole variance process take?
3. I live on a corner lot. Why do I have to get a variance to erect a 6 foot fence in my side yard?
4. I want to put an addition on my house and received a letter of denial. I was told I would need to get a variance. What is a variance?
5. I want to put an addition on my house and was told that I would have to go for zoning first. What does that mean?
6. My driveway is in terrible condition and I would like to have it repaved. I am also thinking of expanding it a little. Do I need a permit?