Permit Technician Practice Test

If a zoning request is denied, what action may a citizen take?

1. File a complaint with the mayor

2. Seek an injunction from the courts

3. Revise and resubmit the application

4. Wait for a designated period before reapplying

The correct answer is: Seek an injunction from the courts

A citizen who has had a zoning request denied may seek an injunction from the courts as a means of contesting the decision. An injunction is a court order that restrains a party from continuing an action or requires them to take a specific action. If the individual believes that their application was wrongfully denied based on legal grounds, they can pursue this legal remedy to challenge the decision and seek relief, potentially allowing them to proceed with the intended use of their property. While there are other avenues such as revising and resubmitting the application or waiting a designated period before reapplying, these options do not directly engage the legal system to address the grievance and are therefore not immediate legal remedies. For those who wish to contest a denial based on the principle of zoning laws or perceived injustices in the decision-making process, seeking judicial intervention can be a more direct approach to resolving their concerns.