Zoning Flashcards
Buffer Zone
A strip of land that separates one land use from another
Certificate of Occupancy
A government issued document that states a structure meets local zoning and building code requirements and is ready for use
Cluster Zoning
Zoning that changes street patterns and reduces the size of individual lots. More open space and less traffic congestion than on regular grid pattern of subdivision
Comprehensive Development Plan
Provides housing, recreation, and commercial development in one development or high rise facility where ppl can live, work, and play in same area
Down Zoning
Occurs when a property zone for higher-density uses is rezoned for lower-density uses
Master Planned Community
Development consisting of two or more separately platted subdivisions and is subject to either a master declaration of covenants, conditions, or restrictions; restrictive covenants, or to a master owner’s association
Nonconforming Use
Building or land use that does not conform to the zoning ordinance
Planning and Zoning Commission
The commission of a municipality or county that hears petitions for zoning changes and makes recommendations to the city council or county board of supervisors
Real Property Classifications
The five general classifications used in zoning;
residential, commercial, and manufacturing, agricultural and raw land, and special purpose
Special Use Permit
Given by approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission for a property owner to develop a property in the public interest as long as it does not interfere with the intent of the current zoning.
Spot Zoning
Zoning change requested for an individual piece of property as opposed to a change for an area
Zoning Changes
May be initiated by a property owner or by the local government; requires a petition and formal hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission
Zoning Variance
A minor change in zoning for one specific property without changing the character of the zoned area
Is zoning considered restriction or encumbrances?
Restrictions bc purpose is to improve and maintain property values and support growth for the community
Setback lines
Line fixed by law through zoning ordinances in front of which nothing can be built. Can be in front, sides, or back of a property
