Every parcel of land has boundaries or “lot lines” defined by surveyors and recorded within the city or county records. A property owner may want to adjust lot line boundaries for many reasons. Sometimes an owner desires to combine properties … Continue reading
Zoning Laws
Why Subdivide a Property?
Mark Twain said, “Buy land; they’re not making it anymore.” While thankfully, there is plenty of land in Oregon for us to enjoy, Twain is absolutely right. Land is one thing there will never be more of, so owning a … Continue reading
Can I Raise Chickens in My Yard?
When you think of land-use planning, you probably don’t think of city ordinances that control issues like outside burning and backyard livestock. Yet understanding the city ordinances that apply to these situations may be important to you when choosing a … Continue reading
What is Inclusionary Zoning?
One of the many types of zoning policies is inclusionary zoning. The purpose of inclusionary zoning is to encourage real estate developers to build more units appropriately priced for low and moderate-income people and families. In most communities, this is … Continue reading
Types of Land Use Regulations in Oregon
Communities throughout Oregon develop specific land use regulations to best meet the needs of their areas. These plans and accompanying rules are created through a process that involves collecting data, community member feedback, long-range forecasting, and decision-making. By developing a … Continue reading
Do Zoning Laws Impact Housing Prices
For decades, zoning laws have been an essential part of community development and growth. Los Angeles was one of the first major cities to implement zoning laws in 1904 and was quickly followed by New York City in 1916. There … Continue reading