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Planning
Planning and zoning
Term | Definition |
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Planning | An act of local government aimed at controlling the growth of local communities |
Plannned unit development | A per planned development aimed at satisfying the various needs of the community |
Master Plan | Used by plannners to guid them into allocating various zoning |
Zoning | The act of local government to determine the use of certain properties |
Zoning Ordinance | The execution of police power of local government |
Buffer zone | Used to avoid overcrowding |
Building Codes | Michigan residential code, which applies to the construction and remodeling of residential properties. |
Setback Ordinance | Distance from edge of lot to where building is erected |
Non Conforming use | The use of the land that does not match the zoning laws |
Grandfather Clause | A provision in the law that allows the continuation of a non conforming use. |
Zoning Variance | Allows the introduction of a non comforming use. |