Planning and development Flashcards
Typically which plans would a municipal planning agency review during a site plan submittal
Planting, irrigation, hardscape and lighting, details and even specifications
Difference between a comprehensive master plan and zoning ordinance
A comprehensive master plan offers guidance for future developments whereas the zoning ordinance does not. The zoning ordinance is a legally binding document where is the master plan is not.
Community resource inventories map what typically?
Wetlands, archeological sites, scenic views and significant wildlife habitats, ecological and cultural resources
what is a comprehensive master plan generally used for
Used to anticipate future growth and generally used as a strategic framework
Capital improvement program typically outlines what?
City services that are to be repaired, expanded or otherwise upgraded
What was the intent of zoning codes when they were first created
Separate incompatible land uses and in doing so, protect public health, safety and welfare
What is the negative affects of modern zoning codes
Residential is often separated from commercial and entertainment areas, causing harm to the built environment and public health
What is a vital first steps in developing a community design
Identify natural and cultural assets to conserve and minimize site disturbances
How do you determine the program of a site
Compare the intended uses and client’s wishes with the inventory and analysis
Additional rights which go with or pertain to the land, but are not necessarily a part of it.
Examples: the right-of-way of a building
Appurtenances
Board of adjustment
Considers variances to planning ordinances for specific developments
Building envelope
The area which encompasses the building and All parking, landscape required of it
Buffer zone
Land or water designated separate one used from another
Condemnation
To declare private property for public use
Easement
Grants the rate of a person, government agency, or public utility company to use public or private land owned by another for a specific purpose, such as access to powerlines
What is the purpose of an access easement?
To ensure physical access to or across a site from adjacent properties
What is the purpose of conservation easements?
Restrict development potential and are often used to protect hiking trails and other recreational areas, and maintain important ecosystem functions such as groundwater recharge. Typically held by nonprofit organizations.
Eminent domain
The right of a government expropriate private property
FEMA
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Restrictive covenant
An agreement restricted the use of a real property which is attached to the conveyance (deed) and which is binding
Variance
A means to allow an applicant for a development permit to leave in a hardship that is inherent on a piece of land
Type of development that allows buildings to be grouped together to increase open space or avoid undesirable tracts of land
Cluster Development
Type of development that increases privacy for the residents
Cul-de-sac
A planned unit development (PUD)
A planned unit development is a project or subdivision that consists of common property and improvements that are owned maintained by an owner Association for the benefit and use of the individual units within the project
Common zoning variance allowing for the consolidation of multiple parcels into a single master-planned project (often mixed use)
Planned unit development
BMP
Best management practices
Type of development which relies on BMPs, planting and other hydrologic techniques to manage stormwater. Often keeps all stormwater on site.
Low impact development LID
A public works project typically with a capital improvement district
Local improvement district
What level of government is responsible for regulating land-use
Local government
Elements of a comprehensive plan
Community level vision statement
Typically over at 20 to 30 year.
Address is housing, transportation, utilities, natural and cultural resources and economic development
Elements of a subdivision ordinance
Split the plot into several smaller pieces
Sets minimum size requirements for parcels
May limit the number and location of curb cuts or street access points to a property
Often includes building setbacks from property lines
Greenfield
Previously undeveloped area like agricultural fields or forests
Grayfield
 Previously developed, minor environmental challenges
Brownfield
Previously developed, not currently in use, may be contaminated. Should be carefully assessed prior to purchasing
Examples of non-point source pollution’s
Agricultural runoff, urban runoff, forestry runoff, Marina’s, Hydro modifications
What does the site analysis identify
Opportunities in constraints for a specific land-use program
Difference between a buffer and the setback
The only significant difference is the direction (outward or inward) in which the new area is created
Maximum allowable slope for walkways without handrails (according to ADA)
2%
Main differences between environmental impact assessments and environmental assessment
Environmental assessment is less comprehensive than the environmental impact assessment
