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Chapter 13
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LAND-USE CONTROLS
The two economic concepts for land-use controls
The supply of land is scarceMany people view land as a resource,
not just a commodity.
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Types of Land-Use Controls
Highest and Best UseMust be legally permissiblePhysically possibleEconomically feasibleProduces the greatest net income
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Private Restrictions Can Regulate Land-Use
By means of deed restrictions“covenants, conditions and restrictions”
Mutual consent of property ownersReservation by seller in transfer Creation of a subdivision with restrictions
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Public land-use controlsPolice power Eminent domain Government spending Taxation
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Urban Planning
The planning process is not perfect
Planning involves the future future is not known
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Three Major Steps of a Community PlanResource analysis
community character, economic base, infrastructure, existing uses, etc.
Community goals formulation shared goals, guidelines, structure for
decision making, consensus building, etc.Implementation of plan
zoning, subdivision requirements, capital improvement program, eminent domain, environmental regulations, etc.
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Complex and large urban areasRequire regional cooperationDrive regional planning programs
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Federal laws impact land useWetland protection & permit
requirements Road side ditches may be classified as wetlands
Storm water runoff regulations are directed at real estate development. The rules include industrial activities,
construction of new improvements, filtration systems, etc.
Endangered species protection the authority to limit, restrict, & prohibit the
use of property.
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Recent and Controversial Land-Use Controls
Control over premature subdividingPollution and environmental regulationsSlow-growth or no-growth policiesCreation of new townsState and federal intervention in land-use
controlsInclusionary zoning
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Recent Trends in Land-Use Controls
Land-use controls will continue to be controversial
More controls will be used due to increasing population & competition.
Property rights issues continue to be at the forefront.
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Proper land-use control is a difficult issue that will require cooperation & compromise among all interested groups.
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