Relevant Codes & Regulations

Question 1

Easements

Answer 1

needs to be written into legal document, ie noted in deed, in order to be passed on after ownership change
doesn’t have to be forever, can be for xx amount of years

Question 2

Covenant

Answer 2

concept of a particular set of rules for development
sim to zoning, but PRIVATELY funded org sets into place
usually more appearance based
need to follow zoning codes
typically is a living document

Question 3

model code

Answer 3

publicly available code, can be used and adopted by anyone
typically zoning codes dont have model codes because they are unique to the area

Question 4

does code equal law?

Answer 4

no, but very similar

Question 5

building codes

Answer 5

typically use and refence in other codes (ie plumbing code, fire)

Question 6

zoning codes

Answer 6

divided by districts. districits will have density classification (R1, B1, B5). Lower the number the lower the density
within district there is permitted use (ie residential will permit a funeral home)
there can be exceptions

Question 7

FAR

Answer 7

Floor area ratio - controls scale, height, mass of structure
ie: 0.5 FAR on a 60’x120’ site = 3600 sq ft allowable building. this can be spread out over floors abov e grade

Question 8

Specialty issues (overlays)

Answer 8

ie. TOD. might create allowances or exceptions