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Avon BZA receives annual training on findings, variance standards and special exceptions
Summary
Avon’s Board of Zoning Appeals completed its yearly training covering required specificity in findings of fact, the difference between variance types, special exceptions and conflict/recusal rules, referencing recent cases including Beaver Gravel and a Supreme Court ruling on BZA authority.
During the Jan. 20 meeting, Avon’s Board of Zoning Appeals received annual training from the board attorney/trainer focused on how to write specific findings of fact, distinguish variance types, apply the strict "unnecessary hardship" standard and evaluate special exceptions.
The trainer emphasized that findings must explain why the board reached a conclusion so a…
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