Board approves first reading of Chapter 45 zoning update to lower variance standard to 'practical difficulties'
In the first reading of a zoning code update, staff explained the county is adopting state changes that replace the higher 'hardship' standard with 'practical difficulties' for board of adjustment variance requests; the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval and no one from the public spoke.
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County planning staff presented an update to Chapter 45 of the Dallas County zoning ordinance to align local code with recent state statutory and court changes. The update substitutes the term "hardship" with "practical difficulties" as the standard for board of adjustment variances, lowering the threshold applicants must meet to obtain relief in specified circumstances.
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