What are variances?

A variance is a request to appeal regulations set forth in the City’s Zoning Ordinance. Variance requests typically involve issues such as setback requirements. Variances to requirements may be considered if the applicant proves that a hardship (other than financial) exists. Variance requests are submitted to the Planning and Zoning Department and decided upon by the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA).

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1. What is the purpose of a replat?
2. What is the purpose of zoning?
3. How do I check the zoning of a piece of property?
4. How do I find out what uses are allowed in each zoning district?
5. Does the City enforce deed restrictions?
6. What if the zoning district does not allow my proposed use?
7. How do I change the zoning on my property?
8. What is a zoning verification letter and how do I get one?
9. What are variances?
10. What are the building setbacks for my property?
11. How do I measure a setback?
12. Who assigns a street address?
13. May I move a mobile home or manufactured home into the City of Port Arthur?
14. What is a Pre-Development Meeting?
15. Who attends the Pre-Development Meeting?
16. How do I schedule a Pre-Development Meeting?