Real Estate PLC Ch6

What is a comprehensive plan?

- Land use and infrastructure plan that sets forth goals, objectives and policies for growth and development over the next 20 years or so - Acts as basis for local zoning laws, subdivison regulations and for ensuring capital improvements are consistent with goals and objectives outlined in plan - Must reflect health, safety and public welfare of entire community

ADA Approved Ramp

1 foot in length to every inch of rise, 1:12

ADA Minimum Height Requirement for Handrails

34 inches

Under ADA guidelines, what is the minimum size for the landing of a ramp?

5x5

Building Envelope

A building envelope is the maximum three-dimensional space on a zoning lot within which a structure can be built, as permitted by applicable height, setback and yard controls. One of the main goals of a zoning analysis is to determine the building envelope. A building envelope is also referred to as the "bulk" of a building.

Zoning District

A mapped residential, commercial, or manufacturing district with similar use, bulk and density regulations.

Yard Setback

A required open area along the property lines of a zoning lot, which must be unobstructed from the lowest level to the sky. Yard setbacks ensure light and air between buildings.

Zoning Ordinance

A statement setting forth the type of use permitted under each zoning classification and specific requirements for compliance.

Building Code

A systematic regulation of construction of buildings within a municipality established by ordinance or law.

When a building fully complied with local zoning ordinances it is?

As-of-Right

Preliminary Plans are...

Developer plans that have not been platted and recorded

Zoning Maps

Maps that indicate the location and boundaries of zoning districts within a municipality.

Certificate of Occupancy

Permission by the municipal inspector to occupy a completed building structure after being inspected and having complied with building codes.

Lot Coverage

That portion of a zoning lot which, when viewed from above, is covered by a building.

What EPA regulations cover lakes, rivers, streams, and underground wells?

The Safe Water Drinking ACT (SWDA)

Lot Area

The area in SQft of a zoning lot

Variance

The authorization to improve or develop a particular property in a manner not authorized by zoning.

Subdivision Regulations

The control of the division of a tract of land into individual lots by requiring development according to specific standards and procedures adopted by local ordinances.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)

The floor area ratio, also referred to as FAR, is the principal bulk regulation controlling the size of buildings. FAR is the ratio of total building floor area to the area of the zoning lot. Each zoning district has a FAR control which, when multiplied by the lot area of the zoning lot, produces the maximum amount of floor area allowable in a building on the zoning lot. For example, on a 10,000 square foot zoning lot in a district with a maximum FAR of 1.0, the floor area of a building cannot exceed 10,000 square feet.

Zoning

The separation or division of a city or town into districts, the regulation of buildings and structures in such districts in accordance with their construction and the nature and extent of their use, and the dedication of such districts to particular uses designated to serve the general welfare.