Zoning adjustments, variance, exceptions Flashcards
(16 cards)
What is the zoning board of adjustment?
a semi-judicial body that handles appeals and requests for relief from zoning restrictions
If a property owner gets denied by the zoning board of adjustment, what must they do?
litigate in a court of law
What does variance allow?
allows a property owner to vary from strict compliance of a zoning ordinance
What must a property owner show in order to receive a variance? (2)
- property owner must show that a hardship exists or will be created
- property owner must show they did nothing to create the hardship
What are special exceptions?
Used to control the location of a particular land use
A special exception is a ____ from the zoning ordinance
departure
You must demonstrate that the special exception will ___ the surrounding property owners
benefit
What is a legally nonconforming use?
the use is ‘grandfathered’, which means the property owner is allowed to continue a use even though zoning ordinances have changed
Can the government use eminent domain via condemnation just because a property no longer conforms to code?
no
When is a development of regional impact required?
When there is a large project that impact more than one county
What is a development of regional impact concerned with?
air quality, water quality, waste treatment, public school classroom space, and roads
What is a Planned Unit Development (PUD)?
allows a mix of land uses along with a high density of residential units
In a PUD, there is a ___ of residential units to allow for open spaces
clustering
In a PUD, lot sizes are _____ and street sizes are ____ to allow maximum use of open space
lot sizes are reduced, street sizes are reduced
Is a PUD a self-contained development?
yes
What is an environmental impact statement?
concerns the environmental impact on waste-disposal systems, air quality, roads, and employment resulting from large development
