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13 Cards in this Set
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Master development plans are used to ____________. |
Control Growth |
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A _________ is an area of land that separates two significantly different land use zones. |
Buffer Zones Parks and open spaces |
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What is the purpose of land-use control? |
To protect against uncontrolled growth, protect public health, and preserve compatibility. |
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New construction and most renovations require a _________. |
Building permit |
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Building permits are used to ensure property owners are in compliance with _________. |
Building code |
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When is a certificate of occupancy obtained? |
After fulfilling all the requirements of the building permit |
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At what level are zoning laws and ordinances set? |
Local level (city or county) |
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Amendment |
1. A zoning change for a large area 2. May cause nonconforming use |
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Nonconforming Use |
1. Property use does not comply with current zoning 2. May be allowed to continue because the use complied with previous zoning 3. Often referred to a grandfathered 4. May not enlarge or rebuild improvement |
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Variance |
Allows an individual owner to VARY or DEVIATE from the strict compliance with zoning in order to relieve or prevent economic hardship Example: a home allowed to be built into the setback |
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Set back |
Zoning ordinance that do not allow structures to be build within a certain distance of the property line. |
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Conditional Use or Special Use Permits |
Allows a particular property to be use for a specific purpose that is in the public’s best interest Examples: church or daycare in residential zoning |
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Who is responsible for verifying the current zoning use and rules? Why? |
The buyers responsibility To make sure it meets the buyers needs |
