Tag: land use
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Splitting Lots: What It Takes to Subdivide a Piece of Property
Trying to purchase land and subdivide it? Or hoping to split a lot you have? It could be harder than it seems. Subdividing land involves dividing a single property into smaller parcels. Local governments often greenlight companies that create large subdivisions, as they can boost local tax bases and economies. In a parallel way, an…
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How Do Zoning Variances Work?
A zoning variance is permission from local authorities for a property owner to do something against the standard rules. For example, maybe you want to install a backyard cottage on your property, but that’s not allowed by local regulations. Or maybe you want permission to create a rain garden, or put up a fence despite…
