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Title: RCPL 5513


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RCPL 5513
  • Zoning and Subdivision

2
Definitions
  • Subdivision - division of a parcel of land into
    two or more parcels
  • Actual definition in state enabling legislation -
    may be distinctions between large and small based
    on number of parcels or acreage
  • Plat - map showing the boundary lines in a
    subdivision

3
Why a formal process?
  • Problems tracking land ownership in old deed
    descriptions
  • Unusable land that could not be reassembled for
    productive use
  • Boundary disputes between neighbors
  • Rapid changes in urban areas create bookkeeping
    problems

4
What is regulated?
  • Location, use, and design
  • Contrast among zoning, subdivision, building,
    housing regulations

5
Subdivision review process
  • Process governed either by planning commission or
    governing body
  • Major steps
  • Review of major steps
  • Definitions of sketch plan, preliminary and final
    plat, performance bond
  • Public hearing usually at one spot only
  • Review by other levels of government varies by
    state

6
What is reviewed?
  • Lot layout and design
  • Streets and intersections
  • Drainage
  • Sewer layout
  • See handouts for illustrations

7
Other possible subdivision requirements
  • Dedication of parkland
  • Submission of drainage plan
  • Storm water drainage requirements - hold water
    on-site
  • Street cross-sections
  • Sanitary sewer layout
  • Area map
  • Zoning approval before subdivision

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Zoning
  • Controls land use and intensity of use
  • Intensity controls
  • Lot coverage
  • Building height
  • Building bulk
  • Side yards and setbacks from streets
  • Density
  • Parking

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Changes in Zoning
  • Variance
  • Originally intended to accommodate odd land
    parcels
  • Intensity variance - changes in intensity to
    allow use because of extraordinary circumstances
  • Use variance - change in the entire use and
    intensity
  • Board of zoning appeals, governing body appeal

10
Other types of zoning
  • Overlay zoning
  • special district with exemptions to the zoning
    ordinance
  • Performance zoning
  • performance standards for impacts on services on
    environment rather than direct regulation or use
    and intensity

11
Other steps in the regulatory process
  • Building permit - must have zoning and
    subdivision approval first
  • Submit construction plans
  • Check for construction standards - plumbing,
    electrical, mechanical, structural
  • Inspection of systems while uncovered in building

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Other steps (continued)
  • Need certificate of occupancy - final summary
    inspection
  • Most prone to break down - too few staff,
    bribery, other
  • Housing regulations - both before and after
    construction controls crowding, other conditions
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