Know More About Land Use Laws
Have you ever thought what will happen if you violated land homeowner’s laws? Land use law is a bunch of documents which covers things such as water, mineral rights, zoning and planning in the real estate industry. An average rural, sub-urban or urban homeowner must know certain land use laws.
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Understanding Land Use Laws
It’s good to note that federal properties are not subject to these laws. Land use laws just revolve around regulation of development and conservation of privately-owned land. The US constitution guarantees all of us free use of privately owned land. And this makes land use laws very controversial but the laws have great significance when it comes to conservation of the environment as the population continue to grow. This helps in maintain order in growing sub-urban areas. Most people are accustomed to planning and zoning regulations but they are unaware of other state, federal and local land use laws which are interwoven in the system. The planning law states that recreation properties such as clubs should built at the outskirts while residential and business premises should not be in one area.
Land Use Laws and Deeds Restrictions
Deed restriction are normally imposed by community associations while the laws are imposed by the federal government. Often, deed restrictions are tougher than the local federal land laws. This means that these laws can differ as well as they can overlap. Violation of deed restrictions is a civil matter while violation of any of the land use laws can lead to penalties and criminal fines. Those homeowners who would like to practice urban farming should be conversant with the zoning ordinance in the area. It’s good to seek more information from the local planning and zoning board whenever you need to start a community project.
Penalties Involved When Land Use Laws Are Ignored
To construct an additional suite requires a permit from the local authorities concerned. Failure to get a proper permit when adding accessory dwelling unit may cost one heavy penalties. If you have an attractive nuisance structure, that is, a structure that may entice children in the neighborhood to trespass and come to play, you need to know more of the nuisance abatement ordinances. To prevent trespassing one can use fencing and any other safety measure applicable depending on the type of the ‘attractive nuisance’. Violators of any of the land use laws can suffer hefty fines. If the violation poses a great safety concern to those living in the surrounding, the local community can seek an injunction order against the property owner. In case penalties and fines exceed a certain point, the municipality may file a lawsuit and this may cause property loss.