Zoning. The lines where certain facilities can/can not be built. Residential, Commercial etc. Is this decided by the state or city?
2007-05-01 08:22:44 · 5 answers · asked by Unknown Girl 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Zoning boundaries are determined by the city. The zoning ordinances state what types of uses are permitted in each zone.
The same guidelines apply to residential zones too, only certain types of homes are permitted in certain zones too.
However, there is a loophole, a person can apply to the city for a zone change request, but they have to go through a board before they get it approved.
2007-05-01 10:45:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may depend on the individual state.
Generally speaking, the state government empowers cities and towns to enact zoning regulations. Some may write a "bare bones" statute, making certain definitions the same across the state, but allow variations in setbacks, etc, and certainly allow the municipality to draw the lines between zones, and to permit variances.
To get a definitive answer of what is allowed, you want to read the city/town regulations, and pay attention to whether it cites any state enabling acts, or incorporates any state laws by reference (which they often do for condiminiums).
2007-05-01 15:29:15 · answer #2 · answered by open4one 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
city
2007-05-01 15:25:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both. The state has some laws, but other laws are determined by municipalities.
2007-05-01 15:26:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
by County
2007-05-01 15:25:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋