Density zoning refers to laws that restrict land-use intensity by regulating the number of buildings or units that can be placed within a specific area.
Minimum lot area refers to the smallest building lot area allowed in a subdivision, generally specified by a zoning ordinance.
Nonconforming use refers to the utilization of land that lawfully existed prior to the enactment of a new zoning ordinance and can be maintained even after the ordinance's effective date, even though it no longer complies with the new use restrictions applicable to the area.
The planning commission is a group of citizens appointed by local government officials to conduct hearings and recommend amendments to the zoning ordinance. They oversee the work of a professional planning department and may also be known as a planning board, zoning commission, or zoning board.
Transfer Development Rights (TDR) is a zoning ordinance mechanism designed to protect land designated for low-density development or conservation by allowing property owners to trade development rights.
A zoning ordinance is a regulation enacted by city, county, or other local authorities to specify the types of land uses allowed in specific areas. These ordinances ensure orderly development and separate conflicting land uses.
