Title: The Role of Geography in Land-Use Planning
Headings: An Overview of Land-Use Planning
An Overview of Land-Use Planning
Steps Before Planning and Development Can Occur
Regulations of Use of Private Land
Components of Planning Urban Areas
Zoning Ordinances

Content: Communities cut off from urban centers by railroads, interstates or natural boundaries have difficulty in accessing employment. When planning for development and the use of land, special attention must be given to lower-income housing projects. Mixing housing for various income levels provides increased educational and opportunities for lower-income families. To facilitate the implementation of a master plan, zoning ordinances and special regulations are imposed on real-estate developers. Zoning Ordinances
There are two essential parts to a zoning ordinance: Detailed maps showing land area, boundaries and the zone under which the land is categorized. Text describing in full detail each zone's regulations. Zoning is used to permit some types of construction and prohibit others. In some areas, residential construction may be limited to a specific type of structure. Downtown areas may be a mixed-use of residential and commercial activity.