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Land use plans and zoning are commonly believed to be the same. Though they act in a similar manner, they are distinct elements that serve different purposes for the planning and development of cities.
Zoning is the most common form of land-use regulation, used by municipalities to control property development in their area. Zoning laws place restrictions and allocation of land in a municipality by dividing them into zones. For example, residential, commercial, industrial zone, etc., while ensuring that each zone is optimized to its intended purpose. To illustrate, zoning law prevents a factory to be built across someone’s house.
Land use is associated with planning, control, and rights of property to meet the occupant’s needs while respecting the capabilities of the land. There are primarily six types of land use: agricultural land, recreational land, transport land, urban land, forest land, and commercial land. In Land Use, one could find common issues frequently occurring. For example, unfair eminent domain invoked by the government, easement, or the crime of trespassing.
If you are unluckily facing land use or zoning issues, you may need to work with a lawyer who specializes in real estate or municipal law. To help discuss the legal details and guide you through the court process with success.
