Questions: What are the exceptions to a zoning law called when a zoning board or commission is appointed by the local government to handle appeals from decisions of the zoning officer and to consider applications for partic Multiple Choice easements variances eminent domain zoning

The answer is B: variances.

Explanation for each option:

• Easements: An easement is a legal right to use another person's land for a specific limited purpose. It is not related to exceptions to zoning laws but rather pertains to property rights and usage.

• Variances: A variance is an exception to a zoning law. It allows a property owner to use their land in a way that deviates from the local zoning regulations. Variances are typically granted by a zoning board or commission when strict enforcement of the zoning law would cause undue hardship to the property owner.

• Eminent Domain: Eminent domain is the power of the government to take private property for public use, with compensation to the owner. It is not related to zoning law exceptions but rather to the government's ability to acquire land for public projects.

• Zoning: Zoning refers to the process of dividing land into zones for different uses, such as residential, commercial, or industrial. It is the framework within which variances are considered, but it is not an exception to the law itself.