Real estate police power Flashcards

Real estate police power Flashcards Inverse condemnationWhere the government takes private property but fails to pay the just compensation.EscheatIs where property goes back to the state because an individual has died without a will and without heirs.ZoningIs the regulation of private land use and development by the local government. Master plan.BufferIs found between two lots, such as a fence, wall, or a row of trees.TaxationA charge on real estate used to pay for services provided by the government.Buffer zoneIs a space of land between two use districts such as a park, playground, or a highway.Floor area ratioIs the ratio of square footage to land area Down ZoningCommercial to residential SetbackIs the distance from the edge of the road or sidewalk to the structure that was built.Police powerIs the state's right to regulate an individual's conduct or property to protect the health, safety, welfare, and morals of the community.CondemnationWhere title is transferred from its private owner to the government.VarianceIs an exception to the zoning rules Eminent domainRefers to the power of the state to take property for a public use.DensityThe number of houses that can be built per acre within that subdivision.