1. Revised 7-30-08 Copyright – David A. McGowan All rights reserved Chapter 20 Slide # 1 Chapter 20 Land-Use Controls & Property Development Police Powers - the obligation of the government to protect the health, welfare and safety of the public. Land use is controlled and regulated through public and private restrictions and through the public ownership of land by federal, state, and local governments.

2. Revised 7-30-08 Copyright – David A. McGowan All rights reserved Chapter 20 Slide # 2 THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (Page 401) Land use Housing needs of present and anticipated residents Movement of people and goods Community facilities and utilities Energy conservation

3. Revised 7-30-08 Copyright – David A. McGowan All rights reserved Chapter 20 Slide # 3 ZONING (Page 402) Local laws Regulate and control the use of land and structures

4. Revised 7-30-08 Copyright – David A. McGowan All rights reserved Chapter 20 Slide # 4 Permitted uses Lot sizes Types of structures Building heights Setback lines Style and appearance Density Protection of natural resources ZONING REGULATES (Page 402)

5. Revised 7-30-08 Copyright – David A. McGowan All rights reserved Chapter 20 Slide # 5 BUFFER ZONES (Page 403) Screens residential areas from non-residential areas

6. Revised 7-30-08 Copyright – David A. McGowan All rights reserved Chapter 20 Slide # 6 NONCONFORMING USE (Page 404) Because it existed before the enactment of the ordinance 1994 Boulder

7. Revised 7-30-08 Copyright – David A. McGowan All rights reserved Chapter 20 Slide # 7 SETBACK LINES 25 ft 125 ft 25 ft 35 ft 5 FT 975 SQ FT

8. Revised 7-30-08 Copyright – David A. McGowan All rights reserved Chapter 20 Slide # 8 VARIANCE (Page 404) 25 ft 125 ft 25 ft 35 ft 5 FT 18 IN 975 SQ FT 1430 SQ FT Permits a landowner to use the property in a manner that is strictly prohibited by the exiting zoning

9. Revised 7-30-08 Copyright – David A. McGowan All rights reserved Chapter 20 Slide # 9 BUILDING CODES (Page 405) Local ordinances to specify construction standards that must be met when repairing or erecting a building.

10. Revised 7-30-08 Copyright – David A. McGowan All rights reserved Chapter 20 Slide # 10 SUBDIVISION (Page 405) Subdivider - a person who buys undeveloped acreage and divides it into smaller lots for sale to individuals or developers D eveloper - improves the land, constructs and sells homes or other buildings on the lots.

11. Revised 7-30-08 Copyright – David A. McGowan All rights reserved Chapter 20 Slide # 11 REGULATION OF LAND SALES (Page 409) Port Charlotte, FL Port St. Lucie, FL

12. Revised 7-30-08 Copyright – David A. McGowan All rights reserved Chapter 20 Slide # 12 REGULATION OF LAND SALES (Page 409) Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act Regulates interstate sale unimproved lots Administered by HUD Property Report 7 days to cancel Sales of more than 25 lots or lots less than 20 acres in size

13. Revised 7-30-08 Copyright – David A. McGowan All rights reserved Chapter 20 Slide # 13 Illinois Land Sales Registration Act Regulates the offering, sale, lease or assignment of any improved or unimproved land 25 or more lots 48 hour right of recession REGULATION OF LAND SALES (Page 409)