When Does My Business Need a Zoning Permit or Variance?
When Does My Business Need a Zoning Permit or Variance? Zoning is the process of planning for land use by localities (cities, towns), to keep different land uses separate. Zoning is structured into several zoning types, including residential, retail, and various levels of commercial use.Answer: When you find a location for your business, either to build, buy or lease, you may find that the location has been zoned a different type than is allowed for your type of business. For example, you may want to operate a retail or service business in an area that is zoned residential (for homes only). In this case, you may need a zoning permit or you may need to go to the local board and request a variance (exception) to the current zoning type, in order to open your business.
