Chapter 2 of 145% of exam
Land Use Controls and Regulations
Both government and private parties limit how land may be used. Licensees must understand zoning tools and private restrictions.
Zoning and Public Controls
Zoning ordinances divide land into use districts under the government's police power. A variance grants relief from a strict requirement due to hardship, while a special-use permit allows a conditional use like a home business. Building codes and environmental rules further regulate development.
Private Restrictions
Deed restrictions and restrictive covenants imposed by developers govern how lots may be used and are often enforced by homeowners associations. These private controls can regulate architecture, setbacks, and use, but cannot discriminate against protected classes. They run with the land and bind future owners.