Title: Outline the planning process for developing a residential community.
Course: Real Estate (12154) > Section: Understanding the Planning Process for Residential Communities

Outline should include

- purchase of land
- presentation of plan to the local zoning commission
- recommendation by zoning commission to local government bodies
- approval/disapproval of plan
- recommendation/requirement of changes by local government bodies
- waiting period for public comments
- inception of project after final approval from government bodies.

DPOR correlation: 18VAC135-20-400. 21 (Planning subdivision developments and condominiums)

Teacher resource: Modern Real Estate Practice, 19th ed., pages 389-400

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is it important to have a plan when developing residential communities?
- How do zoning laws affect the residential community planning?
- Why are public comments important to the development of residential communities?
- What types of things do zoning ordinances regulate?
- How do zoning ordinances protect homeowners' property value?
- What purpose does a zoning appeals board serve?