Public Restrictions (continued)
Zoning changes can create non-conforming use, for example, farm land rezoned for residential use. All new structures must conform to the new zoning and be for residential use. Exisiting farms are now non-conforming properties, but MAY continue to operate because a grandfather clause allows an owner to continue to use structures which are now non-conforming with the new zoning laws. If a person wants to use property in a way that is currently prohibited by zoning laws, he or she may petition to rezone the entire area of petition for a variance for the single / individual piece of land. A variance is defined as an allowable difference to the zoning laws for a structure or land use.
Whenever there is a conflict between zoning and deed restrictions , the one with the most restrictions of the two must be followed.
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