Thomson/South-Western©2008 Chapter 23 Land-Use Control _______________________________________

Thomson/South-Western©2008 Zoning Laws Regulates the purpose for which buildings may be constructed along with its height and bulk. Establish lot area requirements. Number of parking spaces. Number of persons that can be accommodated.

Thomson/South-Western©2008 Common Zoning Symbols R – residential C – commercial I – industrial A – agriculture M – manufacturing R-1 – Residential PUD – Planed use development

Thomson/South-Western©2008 Land-Use Restrictions Enforcement of Zoning Laws Nonconforming use Zoning changes Variances Conditional-Use permit Spot zoning

Thomson/South-Western©2008 Land-Use Restrictions Downzoning Taking Buffer zone Subdivision regulations Building codes Deed restrictions Environmental Impact Statement

Thomson/South-Western©2008 Building Codes Minimum acceptable materials and construction standards needed to protect public health and safety. Includes standards for structural load and stress, windows & ventilation, size & location of rooms, fire protection, exits, plumbing, heating, lighting, and more!

Thomson/South-Western©2008 Deed Restrictions Restrictions on land use that a owner places in the deed to control future development. Also known as restrictive covenants.

Thomson/South-Western©2008 HOA Foreclosures Texas Residential Property Owners Protection Act Limits attorney fees Limits foreclosure for fines & attorney fees Right to redeem property within 30 days

Thomson/South-Western©2008 Environmental Impact Study Used to determine the effect of a proposed project on the total environment. Includes: –Probable impact on area. –Adverse environmental effects. –Alternatives to proposed project. –Listing of irreversible commitment of resources if project is implemented.

Thomson/South-Western©2008 Key terms Building codes Certificate of occupancy Downzoning Environmental impact study Land-use control Nonconforming use Restrictive covenants Variance Zoning