Proposed amendments changing the application of a zoning ordinance to specific parcels or granting relief from its provisions to certain parcels.
Rezoning of a certain property in a zoned area to permit a different type of use than that authorized for the rest of the area; may be valid or invalid.
The illegal singling out of a parcel of land for either special or more restrictive treatment inconsistent with the zone in which the parcel is located.
The practice of applying zoning ordinances or bylaws to specific properties when neighboring lands may be under a different classification.
A rezone of one property or a small area within a neighborhood, which is illegal unless based on sound planning policy and clearly justified by such factors as the surrounding areas, the comprehensive plan, and community benefit.
Zoning of parcels not in conformance with the general zoning of an area. (See zoning)
A rezoning of a particular parcel of land to a zoning classification which is significantly different from the adjoining properties. Generally, spot zoning involves a relatively small parcel of land. Such action has normally not been favored by the courts unless it can be shown that such action is in line with the general comprehensive master plan of the jurisdiction.
A small area of land is reclassified for a use that does not conform to the zoning required for the larger surrounding area.
Zoning a portion of land in a given area for different purposes than its surrounding functions.
