REM 300 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Building Inspection, Fire Marshal, Fire Safety
12 Oct 2016
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Zoning is key to most property negotiations as the scope of uses typically translate directly into value. Zoning by-laws: are enacted by municipalities; they define zones for various types of uses and sets selected standards for erecting buildings. It is a legal document used to regulate the use of land. By-laws may restrict or prohibit the use of land, the erecting, locating and use of buildings and the utilization of marshy, rocky, steep sloping, hazardous land or related circumstances for building purposes. Items that are typically found in the zoning by-laws: setbacks and building coverage. Setbacks involved permissible distance between structures and a lot lines. Building coverage refers to total area occupied by defined structures in relation to total lot size. Zones are broken into classifications (residential) and sub-classifications (single-family), each with its own detailed standards. Flexibility is permitted within the by-laws as owners may seek minor variances when property does not specifically meet requirements.
