Land Development Regulation
/ˈlænd dɪˈvɛləpmənt ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal rules and ordinances governing the improvement, subdivision, use, and construction of land.
The city enacted new land development regulations to control urban sprawl.
- (n.) A system of standards and procedures used by local governments to manage and approve land development projects.
Developers must comply with land development regulations before receiving building permits.
Forms
- land development regulation
- land development regulations
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Commentary
Often overlaps with zoning laws but specifically focuses on the procedural and substantive requirements for improving and subdividing land.
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