zoning
Rezoning Inherited Property
Inheriting property brings up all kinds of options. When inherited property can be zoned as commercial or residential, an heir is faced with many decisions as to how to deal with the property. It’s important to take one step at a time when dealing with inherited property.
Before Building New Construction Look Into Zoning
Before starting a new construction project on your property you should look into the building code and zoning regulations for your neighborhood. To understand the building code for your new construction you should talk to your local zoning official in your local building department and a knowledgeable real estate agent. Researching the building code and zoning regulations ahead of time will help you avoid costly mistakes with new construction.
New Construction Delayed Without Building Permits
To build a new home your builder has to secure building permits from the local government. It may take a while to obtain building permits because of zoning board concerns or other local issues. To get the builder moving or switch to another builder it helps to go through the original new construction contract with a real estate attorney.
Setback Requirement Discovered After Closing
In some parts of the country, zoning regulations and other covenants that include setback requirements were enacted after homes were built in a neighborhood. Many older homes may be legal but non-conforming, therefore, they will not be in violation of the setback requirement. If the home is a new home, there may be cause for concern regarding the setback requirement.
Zoning Revisions May Change Builder’s Interest In Property
It’s important to know how your land is zoned when you want to sell it. A land’s zoning affects what can be built on the property as well as the price that the seller can get. To find out your zoning, you need to contact your municipality.
New Construction Driveway Problem
What can you do if you buy a new construction home and are disappointed with the results? A new homeowner is having driveway problems in his new home. Getting out of his garage is a pain, and he thinks the developer should have taken steps to avoid the problem. The building department may be able to determine if the driveway was constructed properly. The purchase contract should tell the homeowner what his options are.
Purchased Home Found Not Up To Code
A homeowner finds out five years after buying a home that certain parts of the home do not meet code. There are zoning and building codes just about everywhere in the country. Zoning codes regulate what can be built and where, as well as regulating how things should be built.
Zoning Inaccuracy Causes Commercial Real Estate Problem
Who’s responsible when you buy a property and you later discover that it’s zoned incorrectly? How can you go about rezoning a property? What role should a real estate attorney play in a closing and how can a real estate attorney help you with zoning issues?
New Garage Needs Maintenance Easement
Zoning codes generally regulate your home’s size, how close it can be built to the street, how tall it can be, how close it can be to neighbors, how many stories can be built and whether you can use it as a single family home or multi-family home, among many other restrictions and rules. e may be the homeowners best bet. Most municipalities with zoning ordinances have rather broad authority to regulate rules and regulations relating to zoning.
Sub-Dividing Lot Before Sale
A homeowner wants to retain part of their lot before selling the home to a family member. Talk to the local zoning department of your municipality to find out about minimum acreage requirements and any other restrictions. The sub-division should definitely be included in the real estate contract, and a real estate attorney should be consulted before any deal is finalized.
