Chapter 23 Flashcards
Non-conforming Use
A use which is contrary to zoning laws, but which is permitted because the use was allowed before the zoning laws came into effect; a grandfather clause.
Zoning
An act of the city of county authorities by exercise of police power in regulating, co trolling or specifying the type of use to which the property may be put in specific areas.
Variance
Permission obtained from zoning authorities permitting the construction of a building or structure that is forbidden by present zoning ordinances; a departure from the current zoning regulation.
Authorized violation.
Setback
An ordinance prohibiting the erection of a building or structure between the curb and other established line and the setback line; the distance a house must be set back from the street in accordance with local zoning rules.
Police Power
The inherent right of a get meant to enact such legislation as may be deemed necessary to protect and promote the health, safety and general welfare of the public, such as zoning.
Ohana zoning
Amends the Comprehensive Zoning Code by permitting a second dwelling unit on certain residentially zoned lots, thus providing immediate and less expensive housing alternatives.
Land Use Ordinance
County code which sets forth zoning regulations for the county.
Spot zoning
Allows one property in an area to be zoned differently than the rest.
Special Use Permit
Special exception in zoning ordinance. Church or hospital provided a permit is obtained.
Different from variance. This is a permitted exception. Variance is authorized violation.
Downzoning
Change in zoning from higher to lower, or more active to less active.
Residential to conservation, multi to single family etc.
Special Management Area (SMA)
Smaller type areas within larger area.
Example: large might be agricultural and a small residential area within.
Department of Planning and Permitting
Key role in development of shoreline property.
