California Real Estate Practice Exam

What must someone likely apply for to build a funeral home in a residential area where it's a permitted use under specific requirements?

1. Building permit

2. Zoning variance

3. Conditional use permit

4. Special exemption

The correct answer is: Conditional use permit

A Conditional use permit is required in order to build a funeral home in a residential area where it is a permitted use. A Building permit is a general permit needed for any construction project, but it does not address specific land use requirements or zoning restrictions. A Zoning variance would only be necessary if the intended use of the property does not align with the zoning regulations in that area. A Special exemption may be needed for certain areas that do not allow certain businesses, but a residential area where funeral homes are permitted would not require this. Therefore, a Conditional use permit is the most applicable and necessary permit for this specific situation.