What is a (c.) (2) or substantial benefit variance?
Undue hardship is not a criteria under this variance. Rather, in addition to other enumerated criteria, the applicant must demonstrate that a purpose of the Municipal Land Use Law would be advanced by a deviation from the zoning ordinance.

For example, where a stream crosses a rear yard a (c.) (2) variance may be approved to allow for adjustment of setbacks in order to protect the stream and prevent the degradation of the environment through improper use of land (i.e., one of the purposes of the Municipal Land Use Law).

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1. If I make a zoning complaint about a particular property or person does my name or written complaint become public record?
2. My neighbor and I are having a dispute regarding the boundary line of our properties. Can the Zoning Office help me?
3. My neighbor's tree hangs over the fence into my rear yard. I am afraid that a tree limb will fall into my yard and cause damage. Can the Zoning Office help me?
4. Can I make an anonymous zoning complaint?
5. What is an Administrative Officer Error Appeal?
6. What is an interpretation of the land use ordinance?
7. What is a special questions application?
8. What is a (c.) (1) or hardship variance?
9. What is a (c.) (2) or substantial benefit variance?
10. What is a (d.) (1) or Use Variance?
11. What is a (d.) (2) or variance for the Expansion of a nonconforming use?
12. What happens to a variance if I sell my home or business?
13. Does the Zoning Board of Adjustment or Planning Board have to grant me a variance?
14. I was told that a homeowner on the other side of town received a variance similar to the variance that I am requesting. Shouldn't my variance be granted too?
15. Do I need a lawyer to represent me before the Zoning Board of Adjustment or Planning Board?
16. I was advised by the clerical employee at the Zoning Office that I should request a certain type of variance and that the Board of Adjustment should grant my application. Is that true?
17. The Zoning Officer refuses to give me a zoning permit and says that I will have to obtain a variance. Can the Mayor or committee members order the Zoning Officer to give me a variance?