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Chapter 13 ©2011 Cengage Learning LAND-USE CONTROLS

The two economic concepts for land-use controls The supply of land is scarce Many people view land as a resource, not just a commodity. ©2011 Cengage Learning Types of Land-Use Controls

Highest and Best Use Must be legally permissible Physically possible Economically feasible Produces the greatest net income ©2011 Cengage Learning

Private Restrictions Can Regulate Land-Use By means of deed restrictions “covenants, conditions and restrictions” Mutual consent of property owners Reservation by seller in transfer Creation of a subdivision with restrictions ©2011 Cengage Learning

Public land-use controls Police power Eminent domain Government spending Taxation ©2011 Cengage Learning

Urban Planning The planning process is not perfect Planning involves the future future is not known ©2011 Cengage Learning

Three Major Steps of a Community Plan Resource analysis community character, economic base, infrastructure, existing uses, etc. Community goals formulation shared goals, guidelines, structure for decision making, consensus building, etc. Implementation of plan zoning, subdivision requirements, capital improvement program, eminent domain, environmental regulations, etc. ©2011 Cengage Learning

Complex and large urban areas Require regional cooperation Drive regional planning programs ©2011 Cengage Learning

Federal laws impact land use Wetland protection & permit requirements Road side ditches may be classified as wetlands Storm water runoff regulations are directed at real estate development. The rules include industrial activities, construction of new improvements, filtration systems, etc. Endangered species protection the authority to limit, restrict, & prohibit the use of property. ©2011 Cengage Learning

Recent and Controversial Land-Use Controls Control over premature subdividing Pollution and environmental regulations Slow-growth or no-growth policies Creation of new towns State and federal intervention in land-use controls Inclusionary zoning ©2011 Cengage Learning Recent Trends in Land-Use Controls

Land-use controls will continue to be controversial More controls will be used due to increasing population & competition. Property rights issues continue to be at the forefront. ©2011 Cengage Learning

Proper land-use control is a difficult issue that will require cooperation & compromise among all interested groups. ©2011 Cengage Learning