© 2010 by Cengage Learning Chapter 25 / Chapter 24 ________________ Zoning/ Land-Use Control

© 2010 by Cengage Learning  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.

© 2010 by Cengage Learning  R – Residential  C – Commercial  I – Industrial  A – Agriculture  M- Manufacturing

© 2010 by Cengage Learning  Enforcement  Nonconforming use  Amendment  Variance  Conditional-use permit  Spot zoning

© 2010 by Cengage Learning  Downzoning  Taking  Buffer zone  Legality  Value

© 2010 by Cengage Learning  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!

© 2010 by Cengage Learning  Restrictions on land use that a owner places in the deed to control future development.  Also known as restrictive covenants.

© 2010 by Cengage Learning  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.

© 2010 by Cengage Learning Key Terms Building codes Certificate of occupancy Downzoning Land-use control Master plan Nonconforming use Restrictive covenants Variance Zoning law