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Land-Use Control_________________________

Zoning Laws

Regulates the purpose for which buildings may be constructed along with its height and bulk.

Establish lot area requirements.Number of parking spaces.Number of persons that can be

accommodated.

Common Zoning Symbols

R – ResidentialC – CommercialI – IndustrialA – AgricultureM - Manufacturing

Land-Use Restrictions

EnforcementNonconforming useAmendmentVarianceConditional-use permitSpot zoning

Land-Use Restrictions

DownzoningTakingBuffer zoneLegalityValue

Building Codes

Minimum acceptable materials and construction standards needed to protect public health and safety.

Includes standards for structural load and stress, windows & ventilation, size & location of rooms, fire protection, exits, plumbing, heating, lighting, and more!

Deed Restrictions

Restrictions on land use that a owner places in the deed to control future development.

Also known as restrictive covenants.

Environmental Impact Study

Used to determine the effect of a proposed project on the total environment.

Includes:Probable impact on area.Adverse environmental effects.Alternatives to proposed project.Listing of irreversible commitment of

resources if project is implemented.

Key terms

Building codes Certificate of

occupancy Downzoning EIS Land-use control

Master plan Nonconforming use Restrictive

covenants Variance Zoning law