downzoning
Reducing allowed development
Downzoning is a change in land-use regulations that reduces what can be built on a property—typically lowering permitted density, height, or intensity of development.
A neighborhood might be downzoned from allowing apartment buildings to permitting only single-family homes: The city council approved downzoning to preserve the area's character.
The opposite is upzoning.
Monetary worth of real estate
- depreciationAsset value reduction over time
- appraisalEstimation of worth
- assessed valueTaxable worth determination
- development rightsPermission to construct on property
takings · compensation · landowner · lot size · parcel · subdivision · marketability
Maximum permitted elevation
- setback requirementsMinimum distance from boundaries
- nonconforming useActivity predating current regulations
- building codesLaws governing structure safety
- land divisionSplitting terrain into lots
Uncontrolled peripheral development
- infill developmentBuilding on unused urban land
- planning commissionBody overseeing land-use decisions
- master planOverall strategic framework
- public hearingOfficial meeting for citizen input
community input · urban design · neighborhood character · transit-oriented · mixed-use · comprehensive plan · livability · walkability
Protected open space around urban areas
- watershedDrainage area boundary
- open spaceUnobstructed outdoor area
- habitat protectionSafeguarding natural living spaces
- greenfieldWithout prior constraints
wildlife corridor · floodplain · wetland protection · land trust
property value
Monetary worth of real estate
- depreciationAsset value reduction over time
- appraisalEstimation of worth
- assessed valueTaxable worth determination
development rights · takings · compensation · landowner · lot size · parcel · subdivision · marketability
height limits
Maximum permitted elevation
- setback requirementsMinimum distance from boundaries
- nonconforming useActivity predating current regulations
- building codesLaws governing structure safety
land division · variance · grandfather clause · moratorium · entitlements
urban sprawl
Uncontrolled peripheral development
- infill developmentBuilding on unused urban land
- planning commissionBody overseeing land-use decisions
- master planOverall strategic framework
public hearing · community input · urban design · neighborhood character · transit-oriented · mixed-use · comprehensive plan · livability · walkability · NIMBY
greenbelt
Protected open space around urban areas
- watershedDrainage area boundary
- open spaceUnobstructed outdoor area
- habitat protectionSafeguarding natural living spaces
greenfield · wildlife corridor · floodplain · wetland protection · land trust