Public restrictions include zoning ordinances, building codes subdivision regulations, and environmental laws. It can also include the appropriation of private land for public use. In cases where private land is appropriated for public use governmental entities will issue just compensation. Zoning ordinances are local laws that allow for specific land uses in specific areas. For example, certain areas of the community are zoned commercial, industrial, light industrial, residential, agricultural, and rural, etc. The activities that occur in each of these specific areas are regulated by the governmental entity to protect the public. Zoning laws usually include minimum land size, building height limits, setback and size of building/facility for
