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1 Sales Associate Course Chapter Nineteen Planning, Zoning and Environmental Hazards Copyright Gold Coast Schools 1

2 Government Planning Planning in U.S. dates back to the colonial period Government did not interfere in economic affairs In the 1800 s due to an attitude of Laissez-faire (hands-off) Supreme Court ruling (1926) that zoning was legal based on the overriding benefits to the community Copyright Gold Coast Schools 2

3 Planning Goals Planning attempts to regulate growth Create optimal social and economic environment Maximize number of properties that achieve highest and best use Ensure adequate provision of services Reduce cost of growth Prevent losses in value due to non compatible uses Copyright Gold Coast Schools 3

4 Florida s Comprehensive Plan Local Counties or municipalities Regulatory authority of use of land Local planning agency Regional State Land use planning Infrastructure Provides standards and processes Ensures that infrastructure is included in plans Copyright Gold Coast Schools 4

5 Florida s Growth Management Act of 1985 Florida Growth Management Act Requires that local governments develop land use plan Coordinate with surrounding localities Goal: limit and control growth Infrastructure must be in place before building permits issued Copyright Gold Coast Schools 5

6 Concurrency Minimum level of infrastructure Sanitary sewer Solid waste Drainage Potable water Copyright Gold Coast Schools 6

7 Authority of the Local Planning Agency Authority in three areas: Site plans Sign control Subdivision plan approval Copyright Gold Coast Schools 7

8 Preparing the Comprehensive Plan Population Demographic - most important Thoroughfare Existing roadway system Physiographic Soil types and load-bearing capacity Economic Base - existing industries Basic, primary, or "export" economic activities - brings money into area Service, or secondary economic activities - recirculates money in the community. E.g. restaurants, bank branch office Copyright Gold Coast Schools 8

9 Preparing the Comprehensive Plan Existing Land-use Inventory of land Identifies trends Provided basis for future planning Recreation and Community Facilities Inventory of public facilities such as parks & convention centers Anticipate future needs Plan must be flexible Copyright Gold Coast Schools 9

10 Zoning, Land Use Restrictions, and Building Codes Police power Promotes the health, safety and welfare of the citizens Primary tool to implement the Comprehensive Plan Copyright Gold Coast Schools 10

11 Zoning Classifications Residential Based on density (units per acre) Commercial Based on degree of intensity (Type and amount of traffic) Industrial Based on degree of intensity Bulk zoning height and total land coverage required Copyright Gold Coast Schools 11

12 Zoning Categories Agricultural Type is not classified, livestock or crops Special Use (public) zoning Government owned schools, courthouse, parks, etc. Copyright Gold Coast Schools 12

13 Zoning Board of Adjustment Provides flexibility Variance Request to vary from literal interpetation: Owner must show undue hardship Cannot be self-imposed Board must apply same fair standards to all applicants Special Exception Request to depart from zoning Use may not be incompatible E.g church in a residential area Copyright Gold Coast Schools 13

14 Nonconforming Use Legally nonconforming Land use existed prior to enactment of zoning code Usually may be continued, with certain limitations Grand fathered" into acceptance Illegal nonconforming use Violation of existing zoning ordinances Copyright Gold Coast Schools 14

15 Building Codes Establish minimum standards Codes Design for construction of buildings Electrical Plumbing Insulation Fire protection Support systems Copyright Gold Coast Schools 15

16 Planned Unit Development (PUD) Permits a mix of land uses along with a high density of residential units Single family Multifamily Condominiums Apartments Commercial Light industrial Copyright Gold Coast Schools 16

17 Planned Unit Development (PUD) Developers must reserve areas for common usage Zero lot lines Also called cluster zoning Buffer zones Planned space between different zoning categories Copyright Gold Coast Schools 17

18 National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Floodplain designations Flood maps Flood insurance Construction standards Significance to real estate licensees Copyright Gold Coast Schools 18

19 Environmental Hazards Indoor Asbestos Mold Lead paint Radon gas Outdoor Septic tanks Toxic soil waste Chemical contamination Leaking underground storage tanks Copyright Gold Coast Schools 19

20 Assignment Read Chapter 19 in your textbook Complete the end of chapter questions Complete the on-line homework Ask yourself these questions: What still does not make sense? How does this chapter apply to my real estate career? Why is this information important? Copyright Gold Coast Schools 20

SUTTER COUNTY. General Plan Update Technical Background Report

SUTTER COUNTY. General Plan Update Technical Background Report SUTTER COUNTY General Plan Update Technical Background Report February 2008 SUTTER COUNTY GENERAL PLAN UPDATE TECHNICAL BACKGROUND REPORT PREPARED FOR: SUTTER COUNTY PREPARED BY: PBS&J IN PARTNERSHIP