Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
A smaller, independent residential dwelling unit located on the same lot as a stand-alone (i.e., detached) single-family home.
Building Envelope
The maximum three-dimensional space on a lot within which a structure can be built, as defined by setbacks and height limits.
Certificate of Occupancy (CO)
An official document certifying that a building is safe for habitation and complies with all local building codes and zoning laws.
Covenant
A legal agreement or restriction on how a piece of property can be used, often documented in a deed.
Drainage Plan
A technical drawing showing how water will be managed and diverted away from a structure on a property.
Easement
A legal right granted to another party to use a specific portion of your land for a limited purpose, such as utility lines or access.
Egress
A safe, continuous, and unobstructed path of travel from any point in a building to a public way.
Footings
The lowest part of a foundation, typically made of concrete, that supports the weight of the structure by spreading it over the soil.
Frontage
The boundary line of a property that runs along a street or road.
Grading
The process of leveling or sloping the ground to prepare it for construction or ensure proper drainage.
Height Limitation
The maximum height a structure is allowed to be, usually measured from the average grade to the highest point of the roof.
Infill Development
The process of developing empty or underused parcels within existing urban areas that are already largely developed.
Joists
Horizontal structural members used to support floor or ceiling loads.
Lot Coverage
The percentage of the total area of a lot that is covered by buildings and other impermeable surfaces.
Mixed-Use Zoning
A type of urban development that blends residential, commercial, and industrial uses in a single setting.
Non-Conforming Use
A land use that was legal when it started but no longer complies with current zoning laws.
Plot Plan
A diagram showing the proposed or existing location of buildings and structures on a site.
Right-of-Way
A type of easement that allows the public or a specific entity to travel across a property.
Setback
The minimum required distance between a structure and the property line or other features.
Site Plan
A detailed graphic representation of the existing and proposed conditions on a specific parcel of land.
Variance
An officially granted exception to a zoning ordinance when strictly following the law would cause undue hardship.
Zoning Ordinance
A written law that regulates how land can be used and what types of buildings can be constructed in specific areas.
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