Understanding Zoning Ordinances

The video tutorial discusses the importance of understanding local zoning ordinances when using real estate for business purposes. It highlights the need to check zoning laws to avoid business disruptions and explains how ordinances can impose limitations on property use, including structural restrictions and employee limits. The concept of grandfathered uses is introduced, offering potential benefits for businesses. The tutorial also covers the administrative process for zoning changes and the possibility of seeking a variance if a property is not zoned for the intended business activity.

What considerations should be made if a locality is being rezoned and a business intends to operate there?

What process must be followed if a business owner wishes to request a variance from zoning rules?