Zoning Insights with Lilly with Billy Lands
Zoning is the process of dividing land into zones that have different uses. Zoning ordinances establish standards for what can be built in each zone, and zoning laws govern how property owners may use their land. These are all important factors to know when looking at rural areas – no matter if you’re a new resident or long-time renter, these 7 things will help you get started on understanding your area’s zoning system:
1) Your town has created an ordinance which divides up the area into zones with specific purposes like residential, commercial, agricultural and open space. 2) The purpose of this ordinance is to make sure that properties aren’t developed in ways that would cause problems for neighboring properties or create safety hazards .
What if I want to build a house?You will need to review the zoning ordinance in your town and find out which zone you are allowed to develop. For example, some towns allow single-family residential development only on lots larger than 20 acres while others have more restrictive rules about lot size or building height.
The purpose of this system is make sure that properties aren’t developed in ways that would cause problems for neighboring properties or create safety hazards. If there’s not enough open space around where you live, it could be difficult for emergency vehicles like ambulances and fire trucks to get through when needed!
In many cases, people living on large rural parcels might not realize they’re zoned improperly until a neighbor files an objection.
Don’t let this happen to you! Check your zoning before developing or buying land so that any future building plans are in compliance with the law.
You will need to review the zoning ordinance in your town and find out which zone you are allowed to develop. For example, some towns allow single-family residential development only on lots larger than 20 acres while others have more restrictive rules about lot size or building height. The purpose of this system is make sure that properties aren’t developed in ways that would cause problems for neighboring properties or create safety hazards. If there’s not enough open space around where you live, it could be difficult for emergency vehicles like ambulances and fire trucks to get through and reach you in time. You might have to drive several miles out of your way before they can get there, and that doesn’t take into account how long it will take them to find the right address or for heavy traffic jams making their journey even more difficult!
You also need to know what’s allowed with regards to building height so you don’t move into a neighborhood where towering buildings cast shadows on nearby properties all day long. When lots are closer together than when roads are farther apart, taller buildings may not be an issue at first glance but over years and decades as trees grow up around everything, you’ll start noticing just how much shade tall structures create during the summer months.
A lot of people buy land without doing any research whatsoever, but that’s not a wise idea.
A zoning map can show you what types of buildings are allowed on your property so that you don’t make any false assumptions about how larger structures will affect things like commuting time for yourself and anyone who lives nearby. It also helps if there are noise ordinances in place to prevent construction equipment from waking up your neighbors early every morning when they’re trying to sleep after working late all night long. There needs to be enough parking spaces available within walking distance of where people live so traffic doesn’t back up along main roads during the day. There might also be restrictions on how many square feet of land can be occupied by a single home so that yards are big enough to play in and keep kids safe from any potential dangers.
Zoning ordinances help us create communities where people come together, share their ideas with one another, and work out solutions to problems when they arise without ever having to leave town for anything other than an occasional visit or vacation outside of our borders.