Areas of Practice

Question 1

Tribal Planning

Answer 1

Engages tribal government leaders, residents, and businesses in preparing plans and administering planning processes in support of the tribal community. Tribal governments develop comprehensive plans, much like in cities.

Question 2

Plat

Answer 2

A map of a tract or parcel of land.

Question 3

What is the purpose of zoning?

Answer 3

In its simplest form, is the separation of land uses or functions into separate districts (or “zones”). Zoning is implemented through locally enacted legislation that regulates and controls the use of private property.

Question 4

Euclidean Zoning

Answer 4

Euclidean zoning is named after the City of Euclid, Ohio. It places the most protective restrictions on residential land uses, less on commercial uses

Question 5

Floor Area Ratio

(FAR)

Answer 5

The ratio of a building’s total floor area (gross) to the size of the piece of land upon which it is built.

A FAR of 0.1 would mean that on a 10,000 square foot lot the building could have no more than 1,000 square feet.