Land Use & Zoning
What is a restrictive covenant in a Maryland residential subdivision?
AA government zoning regulation
BA private deed restriction imposed by a developer limiting how property may be used✓ Correct
CAn environmental easement along a waterway
DA building permit condition imposed by the county
Explanation
Restrictive covenants are private contractual limitations placed in deeds by developers to control land use within a subdivision (e.g.
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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).
EasementA non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
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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