Module 20

Module 20 discusses planning and zoning, including local planning agencies, the Growth Management Act, studies performed by planning commissions, zoning classifications and zoning ordinances, building codes and health ordinances, characteristics of a planned unit development, the National Flood Insurance Program, and various area calculations.

When you finish reading this module you will be able to:

  1. Describe the composition, authority, and purpose of the local planning agency.
  2. Identify the provisions of Florida’s Growth Management Act.
  3. Describe the basic studies performed by the planning commission.
  4. Distinguish among the five general zoning classifications.
  5. Distinguish among zoning ordinances, building codes, and health ordinances.
  6. Explain the purpose of a variance, special exception, and nonconforming use.
  7. Describe the characteristics of a planned unit development.
  8. Explain the provisions of the National Flood Insurance Program.
  9. Calculate the number of lots available for development given the total number of acres contained in a parcel, the percentage of land reserved for streets and other facilities, and the minimum number of square feet per lot.

 

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