Zoning laws are not always set in stone. Local agencies can enact change. As a business or property owner, you also have the right to request a variance or exception to the laws. According to the Naples Daily News, the city council wants to put zoning variance...
Land Use and Zoning
What are some different types of zoning?
Learning more about zoning laws and what types there are can be important for anyone who is planning to build or purchase real estate. From residential to commercial, each category has its own rules and regulations that you must follow. Residential zoning There are a...
Zoning vs. land use regulations
Florida business owners and land developers who have plans for a specific piece of property must ensure that the purpose conforms to land use and zoning regulations. If you have already purchased the parcel, restrictions may hinder its development. Zoning and land use...
Changes to a city’s zoning code may require a legal remedy
Due to the expense of building and construction, unexpected and sudden regulatory changes may result in costly setbacks for developers in need of getting a project completed in time. When new or revised zoning codes cause developers to run into problems, disputing...
Know the impact of zoning on your property
When buying a home, open lot or commercial building, city and county zoning regulations mandate how you can use that property. You should also be aware of how the municipality zones surrounding properties to understand the makeup of the local community. Real estate...
Residents concerned over county’s possible metro-style growth
Maintaining a reasonable balance between future growth in South Florida and the rights of private property owners has become a concern for some residents. As reported by the Naples Daily News, Collier County is expected to see a population increase of up to 162,000...
How do you prove land use consistency?
In the state of Florida, applying for a zoning permit requires that you are able to prove consistent land use. Land use consistency is a criterion that the government uses to ensure that you are using a property for the reasons you stated when obtaining any permits....
Is it possible to challenge a zoning regulation in Florida?
According to FindLaw, New York was the first state to adopt zoning regulations and restrictions back in 1916, which allowed the state to control and direct the development of property within its borders. Since then, several other states, including Florida, have...
Does Naples offer permit exemptions?
Zoning laws and building codes make it very difficult for property owners to update, add to or even maintain their own properties. However, residents must abide by these laws, otherwise, they risk hefty fines and possibly having to redo all of the work they put into...
Florida developer wins zoning case
A Framingham developer won approval for a proposed subdivision with a new street along the streets of Winch and Grove Streets. The subdivision would include four single-family homes, and the land surrounding it would remain untouched. While the plans were approved,...