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====== Zoning Variance &amp; Special Use Permit ======

Governed by **Chapter 34 (Zoning)**. A **variance** is heard by the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) under § 34-156 when strict application of zoning regulations would cause undue hardship. A **Special Use Permit (SUP)** goes to the Planning Commission for recommendation, then City Council for final approval under § 34-41 and § 34-42. Denials of BZA decisions may be appealed to the Circuit Court under Virginia Code § 15.2-2314.

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**Key links:**
  * [[https://library.municode.com/va/charlottesville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CO_CH34ZO|Chapter 34 — Zoning (Municode)]]
  * [[https://www.charlottesville.gov/165/Board-of-Zoning-Appeals|Board of Zoning Appeals]]
  * [[https://www.charlottesville.gov/159/Planning-Commission|Planning Commission]]