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Variance (land use)
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<p>A variance is a deviation from the set of rules a municipality applies to land use and <a href="/facts/Land_development/W6dVvXjT">land development</a>, typically a <a href="/facts/Zoning/wox1dwXR">zoning</a> ordinance, <a href="/facts/Building_code/CXCHd3IC">building code</a> or <a href="/facts/Municipal_ordinances/SGtBDyF0">municipal code</a>. The manner in which variances are employed can differ greatly depending on the <a href="/facts/Municipality/S0bUz6jW">municipality</a>. A variance may also be known as a standards variance, referring to the <i>development standards</i> contained in code. A variance is often granted by a Board or Committee of adjustment. </p>