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Estoppel, waiver, or laches generally not available as a defense, except in exceptional circumstances.

Mere ownership or purchase of land does not constitute a substantial change in position sufficient enough to invoke zoning estoppel.

Discusses criteria for variances.

Zoning estoppel only available in extraordinary circumstances.

When “zoning estoppel” may be established.

Rebutting a presumption of abandonment of a nonconforming use.

Denial of conditional use permit may not be based solely on adverse public comments, but must be based on substantial evidence.

All required criteria must be met for a zoning variance