A Board of Zoning Appeals is an appointed administrative body that hears and decides appeals on land use and zoning decisions made by local government officials.
A Certificate of Occupancy (C/O) is a legal document issued by a local government agency or building department certifying that a building complies with applicable building codes and is safe for occupancy.
A Certificate of Occupancy (C/O) is an official document issued by a local government authority that allows a newly constructed or renovated property to be legally occupied. It confirms that the building complies with all applicable building codes, zoning laws, and other local regulations ensuring the safety and health of occupants.
Extra-Jurisdictional Territory (EJT) refers to areas outside the official legal boundaries of a city or other governmental unit, over which that government has limited control. The extent and specifics of the territory and controls are defined by state law.
Land Use Planning is an activity, generally conducted by a local government, aimed at guiding public and private land use decisions to ensure they are consistent with community policies. It is primarily used to inform Zoning decisions.
A master plan is a comprehensive document encompassing the development concept for an area or project. This document includes narrative and maps that detail the current and future use of the land. It is often prepared by local governments to guide overall development or by developers for specific projects.
A Planning Commission is a group of citizens appointed by local government officials to conduct hearings and recommend amendments to zoning ordinances. Often collaborative with a professional planning department, the commission ensures the implementation of a comprehensive urban plan.
Reassessment is the process of revising or updating the value estimate of property for ad valorem tax purposes. It forms the basis for determining the property taxes homeowners and businesses owe to local government entities.
A special assessment is a unique tax levied on property owners to fund public improvements that directly benefit their property, such as new curbs, gutters, sidewalks, or street lighting.
Subdivision regulations are government rules that set standards for the design of residential subdivisions within a jurisdiction, determining aspects such as access roads, open space, and public dedications.
A tax assessor is a local government official responsible for determining the value of properties within a jurisdiction for taxation purposes, playing a key role in how property taxes are assessed and collected.
Tax Exemption is a full or partial retraction of property from the tax base, resulting in a lower AD VALOREM tax for the property owner.
Zoning is a legal mechanism used by local governments to regulate the use of privately owned real property through specific applications of police power. It aims to prevent conflicting land uses and promote orderly development by designating zones that limit the type and intensity of development permitted within their jurisdiction.
A Zoning Map is an official municipal or local government document used to define how different parcels of land within a jurisdiction can be used, including specifications for residential, commercial, industrial, and other uses.
