What is a “substantial benefit variance?
Substantial benefit variance. Undue hardship is not a criteria under this variance. Rather, in addition to other enumerated criteria, the applicant must demonstrate that a purpose of the Municipal Land Use Law would be advanced by a deviation from the zoning ordinance. For example, where a stream crosses a rear yard a variance may be approved to allow for adjustment of setbacks in order to protect the stream and prevent the degradation of the environment through improper use of land. – Last Update: October 21, 2008 which is 460 days ago.
