Planning For A Commercial Development
Commercial Development
If you're planning on building a commercial space and need to know how to prepare for the project, there are a few steps that you should consider. There are many aspects to consider within commercial development such as legal issues and zoning laws. This blog post will cover these topics, so that they can be better understood by those who are planning the project.
Question 1: What Is A Commercial Development?
A commercial development is an area of land where construction has been completed with buildings, structures, or placeholdings in place, specifically intended for economic use such as retail stores or office spaces. With some exceptions, most building projects have designated manufacturing zones (such as malls).
Question 2: What Are The Legal Issues Associated With Commercial Development?
The answer to this question largely depends on the specifics of your land, but there are a few legalities that you should be aware of. Firstly, if your project is in a designated manufacturing zone, you must have a special use permit (SUP) to build any project that's not already part of an existing development. Moreover, all development projects must have no less than 35 percent set aside for open space. As far as zoning laws are concerned, they vary greatly from one municipality to the next - so it's important to be aware of these before beginning any work on the land.
Question 3: How Do I Prepare For The Project?
First, you should work to find out if your property has an existing zoning. Once this is obtained, a zoning plan should be created and approved by the town or city before commencing any work on it. Most municipalities require that a zoning plan be submitted at least 30 days prior to starting any construction activity on the land.
Question 4: What Are The Essential Elements Of A Good Zoning Plan?
As with all building projects, the zoning plan will include information on the proposed buildings in addition to their purpose. It can also include information on any new roadways or parking lots that are required. Moreover, it should also clarify the road access to the property and the use of surrounding land. The zoning plan will typically be reviewed by the municipality's planning commission and will include any information that is necessary for approval.
Question 5: What Are Some Common Items In Commercial Development Projects?
Depending on your specific project there are a few items that you'll need for approval. For instance, a site plan will likely include information relating to all of the construction equipment and materials on site, in addition to all future structures that have been proposed as part of building development plans. Moreover, a site plan will also include a landscaping plan that shows the trees, bushes, plants and other vegetation that will be planted on the property.
Question 6: What Is A Zoning Committee?
Typically, you'll need to apply for your development project with a zoning committee. This particular group is usually made up of several members of the local community who are responsible for assessing each application in order to determine whether or not it complies with local zoning ordinances. They may look at the layout of the proposed buildings and roads, as well as how close it is to existing structures and if it meets open space requirements. The decision of a zoning committee can either be accepted or denied depending on their decision after reviewing all submitted materials.
Question 7: What Is A Conditional Use?
If your project is denied by the zoning committee, you have the option of applying for a conditional use. This allows you to apply to have your project placed in a new or existing manufacturing zone. Once your application has been properly submitted, there will be an informal hearing that allows members of the community to voice their opinions on it. If approved, you'll be able to build as per normal as long as your plans meet all zoning and building requirements.
Question 8: What Are Some Common Issues That Arise With Commercial Development Projects?
There are a variety of issues that can arise with commercial development projects both before and after construction is complete. It's important to understand these because they can sometimes be difficult to resolve. For instance, one of the most common issues with new developments is that neighboring commercial buildings are not able to maintain a business presence. If they are not able to operate, it can have a significant impact on the success of your project. The same thing goes for office space that doesn't meet its expected occupancy rate, which could also have an impact on your business.
Question 9: What Is A Zoning Board Of Adjustment?
If you find yourself in need of zoning approval again after having previously received approval from the local zoning committee, you should resubmit your application to the zoning board of adjustment. This is a group that reviews zoning applications that have already been approved and can be used a second time. They attempt to resolve any zoning issues for your project by making changes, additions, and/or deletions to your zoning plan as required.
Question 10: Is A Zoning Approval The Same As A Building Approval?
Although zoning approval plays an important role in the overall process of building a new development, it's not the same thing as a building approval. However, they are often issued simultaneously if you've followed all of the proper procedures and met all of your local requirements. Moreover, you should always work towards securing both at once so that you don't have to go through the process twice.
Question 11: Is There Anything Else I Should Know About Commercial Development Projects?
If you've carefully followed all of the above guidelines for building a commercial development, you'll have no problem moving forward with your project. But, if you're still unsure about any steps that have yet to be completed it's important to know that there are a few things that you can do on your own. For instance, as discussed earlier it's important to work to get approval from the zoning committee before starting any construction work on the land. And, even if there is a lot of open space designated for your future development and the zoning committee approves it, they may still have some concerns about its final layout and design. They'll most likely suggest some modifications in order to address their concerns.
Question 12: What Happens After I Get Approval?
Assuming your zoning plan has been approved by the local community, you'll then need to prepare the site development plan so that construction of the new commercial building can begin. It's also important to include all specifications related to the work that will occur on the site, and ensure that any plans and specifications are inspected at least every six months during construction.
This is a list of questions that apply mostly to residential development or those for commercial projects.