This is not the first vision for a park the county has dreamed about, however. In 2003, the county sketched out a plan for a sportsplex park with athletic fields for youth tournaments. Then, when interest in that went away, the county envisioned an adventure park with sheltered pavilions and play areas. For the past two years, Horizon West has made up two of every three building permits issued by the county. The estimated costs for the building of the park have yet to be made public, but officials noted that funding would need to come from both public and private dollars.
Common Land Use and Zoning Concerns
is what governs the regulation of use and development of real estate. The most common regulation of land-use comes from zoning regulations. These restrictions are passed by ordinance and used by local governments in an effort to control and direct property development within either city or county limits.
The purpose of zoning regulations is to divide a geographical area, whether county or municipal, into distinct zones with the use of the properties within that zone being uniform. Typical zoning in a municipality or county is comprised of a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial uses. The reason behind different zoning categories being geographically distant is so, for example, an industrial factory will not be adjacent to a residential neighborhood.
Furthermore, within the zoning categories, there may be additional restrictions — albeit specifically set forth by the governing municipality or county — that may include:
- The number of rooms allowable
- The location of any utility lines for the property
- The size and height of the buildings
- The type of building(s) allowed
- Any restrictions on accessory buildings
- Historic preservation of buildings, if applicable
- Building setbacks from the street and other boundaries
There are restrictions on the power of government entities to regulate land use. Accordingly, there are several arguments that may be used, based on the specific facts of the case, to challenge regulations.
For the past two years, Horizon West has made up two of every three building permits issued by the county.
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