special exception
- It refers to the permission to use a tract of land in a way that differs from the rules established by a zoning ordinance, but only under specific circumstances
- The town council granted a special exception for the old factory to be converted into a residential complex.
- Due to the unique circumstances, the developer was seeking a special exception to bypass some zoning restrictions.
- A special exception may be granted, for example, when a non-profit organization wishes to build a facility in a residential zone.
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