Land Use & ZoningIntermediateColorado Exam
Colorado counties and municipalities may require a developer to submit a 'plat' when subdividing land. A plat is:
AAn environmental impact study
BA survey map showing lot boundaries, streets, easements, and other features of a proposed subdivisionCorrect
CA financial feasibility analysis for the project, though outcomes can differ depending on circumstances
DA soils report for the development area
Why A survey map showing lot boundaries, streets, easements, and other features of a proposed subdivision Is Correct
Answer B: A survey map showing lot boundaries, streets, easements, and other features of a proposed subdivision
A subdivision plat is a survey map that must be reviewed and approved by local government before a subdivision can be recorded. It shows lot lines, dimensions, streets, easements, and dedication of public spaces.
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Easement
A non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
ZoningLocal government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
Eminent DomainThe power of government to take private property for public use, with the requirement to pay the owner just compensation.
VarianceOfficial permission to use land in a way that does not conform to the applicable zoning ordinance, granted by a zoning board when strict enforcement would cause undue hardship.
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