Unit 20 Flashcards
States Police Power
the government has inherent authority to create regulations needed to protect the publics health, safety and welfare. Includes control over noise, air, water pollution and population density
Home Rule Unit
government can exercise their power to control use of land, more than 25,000 population
Comprehensive/Master Plan
Local governments establish development goals including land use, housing, movement, community facilities and energy conservation
Zoning
Regulatory Tool - Local Laws - Flexible
- permitted use
- lot sizes
- type of structures
- density
- building heights
- setbacks
- style and appearance
- protection of resources
PUD
Planned Unit Development - mixed purposes
Buffer Zone
Strip of land separating land of different uses. Ex. parks between subdivision and non residential zones
Bulk Zoning
Control density; ex setbacks, heights, open area
Aesthetic
types of architecture for new buildings
Incentive
ex. retail on ground level of office building
Public Hearings
forum for citizens to discuss zoning ordinances before enacted
Taking
Similar to eminent domain but owner has to file proceedings. Inverse Condemnation - ex land next to new highway
Hearing Board/Board of Appeals
Complaints or petitions for variances are heard
NonConforming Use
Existed before zoning law but allowed to continue legally
Conditional Use Permit
allows use that does not meet requirements; church or daycare in residential area
Variance
Provides relief if zoning regulations deprive owner of reasonable use; harmed or burdened
Building Codes
Ordinances to specify construction standards
Building Permit
Way for municipalities to verify compliance with codes
Certificate of Occupancy
Property is suitable for habitation
Plat
Detailed map of individual lots
Impact fees
charges made in advance to cover anticipated expenses with new subdivision in communities
Restrictive Covenants/CC&Rs
limitations on use. CC&Rs enforced by homeowners association
Subdivider
Buys undeveloped acreage and divides it into smaller lots for sale
Developer
Improves the land, constructs homes and sells them
