Land Use & Zoning

A Kentucky developer provides public amenities (parks, trails) as part of a large residential development in exchange for increased density allowances. This negotiated arrangement with local government is called a:

AVariance

BDevelopment agreement✓ Correct

CSpot zoning decision

DConditional use permit

Explanation

A development agreement is a contract between a local government and a developer that specifies what the developer will provide (public amenities, infrastructure) in exchange for certain development rights (increased density, faster approval). It provides certainty for both parties.

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Zoning

Local government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.

Variance

Official 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.

Eminent Domain

The power of government to take private property for public use, with the requirement to pay the owner just compensation.

Listing Agreement

A contract between a property owner and a real estate broker that authorizes the broker to market and sell the property.