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Zoning Laws Stop Wind

Green Building Law Update

The application of zoning laws, many of which date to the 1920s are bringing alternative energy projects to a halt in 2014. In a recent New York case, the Town of Allegany issued a special use permit to a landowner on July 11, 2011, allowing it to construct a wind farm. Historic zoning laws need to be brought into the contemporary era.

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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development

Construction Marketing

This includes analyzing factors such as zoning regulations, transportation access, and market demand. After acquiring the property, the developer must design and plan the project, considering factors such as building codes and zoning regulations, the intended use of the property, and the target market.

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Manhattan developers could be forced to demo 20 floors from top of luxury condo

Construction Dive

Legal action taking aim at permits being granted in an alleged zoning loophole could put the nearly complete project's financing in jeopardy and affect at least 20 other projects in New York City.

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Perforated metal canopies ensure new city hall has it made in the shade

BD+C

So, getting a building permit could mean a trip to the Planning and Zoning office, followed by a drive across town to pay permit fees at the Finance Department. For decades, citizens of Eloy, Ariz., often had to make multiple trips to conduct their regular business with the city.

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Denver's Supply of Housing Is Estimated to Be Short by Tens of Thousands of Units. Why Not Build More Accessory Dwelling Units?

Pro Builder

Between 2010 and 2021, the city issued construction permits for just 393 ADUs, which is roughly 33 permits each year. The highest number of permits issued in one year was in 2019, when 71 permits were issued. Housing Policy + Finance. That’s one of the biggest obstacles in Denver. Housing Markets.

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Questions Commercial Buyers Should Ask When Shopping for a New Building

Wolgast Corporation

Does the current zoning of the space/building permit your intended business use? Rezoning can be done, it’s just a matter of time that you have available and paying for permits. What are the financing options? A remodel project could face discrepancies without it. Is there enough room for parking?

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Housing Economists Weigh in on Biden’s Housing Plan

Pro Builder

The plan also calls to do away with zoning and land use policies that make it more difficult and expensive for new homes to be built. These zoning requirements are often used in wealthier communities to preserve the uniform look of a neighborhood and keep property values high. Housing Policy + Finance. Read More. .

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