May be issued when an existing use predates the adoption of the zoning ordinance.

Must be obtained by owners who wish to contract, alter, or repair an existing building.

State’s grant to counties and municipalities the authority to enact ordinances in compliance with the state’s general laws

Plan may be adopted by local governments to enable developers to develop multipole parcels simultaneously.

Is one purchases undeveloped acreage and divides it into smaller parcels suitable for development and re-sale.

Are private rules set up by a developer that sets standards for all parcels within the development

Traditionally determine land use by category: Residential, commercial, industrial, agriculture, special purpose, public.

It is granted only when it is determined that the ordinance creates a hardship for the owner and is in the public interest.

It is the state’s authority to protect the public health, safety, and welfare

Are issued upon the completion and inspection of construction or repair before occupancy of the building is permitted.

Must be developed and submitted to and approved by a local government in advance

May be granted to allow a special use that is defined as “allowable” under the zone.

One who improves the land in preparation for construction by grading, installing utilities, roads, etc

Is the strategic plan by local government to establish goals for land use and development