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aesthetic zoning
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zoning ordinances that regulate the appearance of real property, such as exterior color, exterior construction material, required screening and fencing.
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buffer zone
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a strip of land, usually used as a park or designated for a similar use from land dedicated to another use.
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building code
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an ordinance that specifies minimum standards of construction for buildings to protect public safety and health.
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building permit
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written governmental permission for the construction, alteration, or demolition of an improvement, showing compliance with building codes and zoning ordinances.
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certificate of occupancy
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a certificate issued by a gov. auth. stating that a building is fit for occupancy and there are no building code violations.
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cluster zoning
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the grouping of home sites within a subdivision on smaller lots than normal, with the remaining land used as common area.
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conditional use permit
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written governmental permission allowing a use inconsistent with zoning but in the public interest, such as locating an emergency medical facility in a predominantly residential area.
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declaration of retrictive covenants
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a statement of all covenant, conditions and restrictions affecting a parcel of land. restrictions are appurtenant and aim to protect property values.
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enabling acts
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state legislation that confers zoning powers on municipal governments.
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extra territorial jurisdictions
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a municipality's right to regulate development in areas adjacent to but not part of the city's corporate limits. population determines if the power extends for 1 to 3 miles from the corporate limits.
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FEMA
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a federal agency responsible for disaster preparedness, response and recovery.
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flood hazard area
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property identified by flood certification to be in a flood prone area with a likelihood that a flood may occur once every 100 years therefore usually requiring flood insurance if federally related financing is involved.
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historic preservation zoning
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zoning to preserve the historic nature of a particular property or neighborhood.
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Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act
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a federal law regulating the interstate advertising and sale or lease of lots in subdivisions with 25 or more lots. developer must provide a property report and register the subdivision with HUD.
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laches
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a legal doctrine to bar a legal claim or prevent the assertion of a right because of undue delay or failure to assert the claim or right.
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master plan
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a comprehensive plan to guide the longterm physical development of a particular area.
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nonconforming use
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an existing use of property that is permitted to continue after a zoning ordinance prohibiting it has been established for the area; a grandfathered use.
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Plat map
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a map of a subdivision indicating the location and boundaries of individual properties. generally shows lots, blocks, easements, streets, floodplains, etc.
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police power
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the government's right to impose laws, statutes, and ordinances, including zoning ordinances and building codes, to protect the public health, safety, and welfare.
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property report
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the mandatory federal and/or state documents compiled by developers to provide potential purchasers with material facts about a property prior to its purchase.
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restrictive covenant
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private agreements usually imposed by the owner when property is sold that limits the way the real estate ownership may be used; frequently used by owner/developer to maintain specific standards in a subdivision. the covenants are appurtenant. also called protective covenants.
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spot zoning
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zoning that illegally singles out property for either special or more restrictive treatment than is usual under the area zoning ordinance.
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Subdivision
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A tract of land divided into two or more parcels by the owner, known as the subdivider, for the purpose of sale or development.
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Variance
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Permission obtained from zoning authorities to build a structure or conduct a use that is expressly prohibited by the current zoning laws. An exemption from ordinances due to unique hardship not created by the property owner.
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Zoning ordinance
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An exercise of police power by a municipality to regulate and control the character and use of property. The zoning is local in nature
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