Land Use & Zoning
A Wyoming developer who wishes to divide a 100-acre parcel into 20 lots for sale must comply with:
AOnly federal subdivision regulations
BWyoming state subdivision laws and local county subdivision regulations✓ Correct
CWREC approval process only
DBLM regulations regardless of property ownership
Explanation
Subdivision of land in Wyoming is regulated by state subdivision laws and local county ordinances. The process typically involves surveying, platting, environmental review, and approval by the county planning board or commissioners before lots can be sold.
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Transfer Tax
A tax imposed by state or local governments when real property ownership is transferred, typically based on the sale price.
ZoningLocal government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
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.
Short SaleA sale of real property where the sale proceeds are less than the outstanding mortgage balance, requiring lender approval.
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