How are zoning ordinances changed?
Local zoning ordinances are changed through administrative proceedings. The government may rezone particular property or amend a particular zoning ordinance. An option for a landowner seeking to use property in a way forbidden by the applicable zoning law is to apply for a variance. A variance is an exception to the zoning ordinance granted to an individual party. Often the process of receiving a variance requires an administrative hearing, public disclosure, and community input.
