Regulations of Zoning Districts

Question 1

The City Council deals with issues relating to?

Answer 1

1. Allowable uses of land
2. Development Standards
   * Lot size-how big the lot is
   * Lot Coverage-restrictions on the percentage of the lot that may be covered by structures
   * FAR (Floor/area ratio)-limit the allowable sq. footage of development by limiting construction to a multiple of the sq. footage of the lot (2:1)
   * Frontage-costs associated with road construction and utilities
   * Height
   * Setbacks-where house is located on property
   * Yards

Question 2

The planning commission deals with what issues?

Answer 2

1. Accessory uses- those activities incidental to primary use of a lot
2. Development standards-what can be built with regard to the comprehensive plan

Question 3

The zoning board of appeals covers what issues?

Answer 3

1. Specially permitted uses- variances, uses permitted once certain criteria are met
2. Development Standard-interpret the development standard for the neighborhood