Sentences with phrase «land use restrictions»

Although the introduction of community participation and the imposition of land use restrictions took place in cities throughout the U.S., the curbing of sprawl was limited to the nation's large coastal cities, and was most prominent in California.
Provided legal project management and legal services, including Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA) evaluations, a master agreement with the state and municipality, a strategic zoning revision, site remediation, and the negotiation of «clean standard» and Environmental Land Use Restrictions, wetland and water resource permitting, and local permits and approvals.
The authors argue that this combination of mostly punitive factors — threats of fines and jail, risk to reputations, and land use restrictions — was critical to reduce deforestation.
After several years of fund raising, challenging land use restrictions, escalating building costs and a change in community need, we reevaluate our plan to build the Adoption / Education Center.
Further research focused on the use of federal public funds to subsidize Amazonian farmers, regardless of land use restrictions established by the Brazilian Forest Code.

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Problem is, land - use restrictions are usually enacted for valid reasons such as protecting the environment, reducing urban sprawl and preserving agricultural land.
The landowner can continue to own and use the land as before, and even build on a portion of it, subject to agreed restrictions.
Councils identify and package together brownfield land that can be used for development into a housing zone, remove all unnecessary planning restrictions and partner with a developer to build new homes.
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Under the proposed law, any changes to a deed restriction on a property will be reviewed by the Citywide Administrative Services, which will be required to run a land - use study with the Department of City Planning, consult local officials and hold a public hearing.
But a legally - binding agreement signed on that same day by the council's Land Use Committee provides much less specific restrictions, preserving less than two - thirds of the ground floor for retail use with no specific language about food at aUse Committee provides much less specific restrictions, preserving less than two - thirds of the ground floor for retail use with no specific language about food at ause with no specific language about food at all.
Cities need to add a layer of preparedness, such as land - use restrictions in flood - prone areas, provisions for groundwater pumping and regular dredging in some areas to minimize silt and sand deposits on riverbeds following heavy rainfall.
The bird is found in 11 western states, and a listing could have led to significant restrictions on land use across more than a hundred million acres.
The American Petroleum Institute hopes EPA's move is part of a one - two punch, with the Senate also considering using the Congressional Review Act to torpedo Bureau of Land Management restrictions on methane emissions for oil and gas development on public and tribal lands.
AB 857 would eliminate the authority of the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands to make state trust fund loans, broadens the authority of the BCPL to delegate its authority to invest state trust fund moneys, and removes certain restrictions on the use of common school fund income moneys.
Restrictions on land use brought things to a halt at Abbey Park, and though these issues are now resolved, a sponsor is yet to be found.
The U.S. government is moving toward easing restrictions on airline passengers using electronic devices to listen to music, play games, read books, watch movies and work during taxiing, takeoffs and landings.
Travelers who have spent much time in this air can probably recite the intercom warnings verbatim, reminding passengers that it is against Federal Aviation Association restrictions to use portable electronic devices during certain portions of the flight, namely during take - off and landing.
The FAA first revealed in September that it would consider easing restrictions on gadget use during take - off and landing in the country.
The owner of the freehold interest has full use and control of the land and the buildings on it, subject to any rights of the Crown, local land - use bylaws, and any other restrictions in place at the time of purchase.
The definition of principal residence also contains a size restriction on the immediately contiguous land to the housing unit (not to exceed a half hectare unless the taxpayer can establish that any excess was necessary for the use and enjoyment of such property — the courts are littered with cases where the taxpayer has argued that the excess land is necessary for the use and enjoyment of the property).
From 2012 to 2016, the Golden State saw a historic drought that led to water restrictions — and saw land areas sinking as groundwater use increased to compensate.
Yet, most environmental restrictions on the use of land that don't prevent the land owner from using his or her land are not prohibited by property rights in the United States.
Because of property rights, land use conflicts, and physical and environmental restrictions, EIA has estimated that only about 53 % of the DRB may be available or accessible for mining.
The goal is to force these hard - working Americans into compliance with federal mandates on climate change — which will surely include new restrictions on their use of water, livestock feed, fertilizers, livestock management techniques, and who knows what all else that violate every principle of real land management ever established through the test of time.
Over the years many people have tried to address the issues of granny flats, garden office sheds and tiny houses; the ownership model (with rental designs like the OfficePOD) the land use issue (with so many restrictions on size) and the most daunting, the servicing issue.
Once a motor policy is issued it should be good for any third - party claim arising out of any use of the vehicle on land consistent with its normal function; regardless of whether the policy was induced by fraud; regardless of any contractual restrictions or exclusions of liability that are inconsistent with the holistic nature of of the protection prescribed under EU law.
A use restriction under a lease can be considered in determining the value of land for tax assessment purposes — the plain wording of the relevant provisions, read in light of their purpose and context, grants discretion to consider the use restriction in establishing value.
Advising on the aviation regulatory aspects concerning a landmark # 220 million securitisation financing using its take - off and landing slot portfolio at London Heathrow, including seeking consents from the UK CAA and Airport Coordinator Limited, as well as other aviation regulatory matters including ownership & control restrictions.
However, if the Aboriginal group gets title to the land, then it holds it the exclusive right to decide how the land is used and the right to benefit from those uses, subject to the restriction that the uses must be consistent with the group nature of the interest and the enjoyment of the land for future generations.
On appeal by the Band, the B.C.C.A. upheld this result but varied the B.C.S.C.'s answers, finding the use of the land as a golf course constituted a «restriction» on use specified in the lease, which was «placed by the Band», and was therefore to be considered by the Board in assessing the property's value under the terms of the Band's property assessment by - law.
Failing to inform a client about restrictions on land use contained in a subdivision agreement.
Recently, legal topics surfacing on Tom's site have included land use issues («The Aesthetic Value of Vineyard Restrictions»), international trade protectionism in Spain («Screw Caps Banned!»)
To this example might be added limitations to the right of use of privately owned property in land use regimes, or possible restrictions on disposition of property under dependants» relief legislation.
These include: the Act's «validation» provisions; the «confirmation of extinguishment» provisions; the primary production upgrade provisions; and restrictions concerning the right of indigenous title holders to negotiate non-indigenous land uses.
These include: the Act's «validation» provisions; the «confirmation of extinguishment provisions; the primary production upgrade provisions; and restrictions concerning the right of indigenous title - holders to negotiate non-indigenous land uses.
«Right to negotiate» provisions: In paragraph 7 of Decision 2 (54) the CERD expressed its concern that provisions within the NTA that place «restrictions concerning the right of indigenous title holders to negotiate non-indigenous land uses» are discriminatory.
«There is significant red tape that stops economic development and the development of housing, such as legal restrictions of land being used to raise finance.
The other little warning was just the nagging feeling that the monetary (and momentary) advantages of today's tax exemption would be poor compensation for tomorrow's land - use restrictions and the attendant property devaluation.
A preliminary title search can reveal an array of problems, from unpaid taxes to land - use restrictions.
Though the area is subject to a host of environmental and land - use rules, he explains that the restrictions help keep vistas open and trails clean.
These changes will lead to increased costs for project proponents who require federal permit authorizations or licenses, and significant restrictions on land use and activities.
Expertise to navigate various environmental, land - use rights and restrictions, and taxation factors associated with land transactions.
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