Land Use & Zoning
What is 'contract zoning' and why is it controversial in Delaware?
AZoning contracts between the state and municipalities; controversial due to jurisdictional issues
BA deal between a municipality and a developer where rezoning is conditioned on the developer providing specific public benefits; controversial because it may be illegal spot zoning or contract for rezoning✓ Correct
CZoning that binds future owners through deed covenants; controversial for reducing property rights
DA zoning category created specifically for contractually bound uses
Explanation
Contract zoning involves a deal between a local government and a property owner where rezoning is granted in exchange for specific commitments. It is controversial because rezoning in exchange for private benefits may be unlawful or constitute illegal spot zoning.
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Key Terms to Know
Zoning
Local government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
DeedA written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).
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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