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What is the usual process for the developer in getting approval for his or her project?
Home » Real Estate » Neighborhood and Subdivision Development » What is the usual process for the developer in getting approval for his or her project?There is no such thing as a "normal" process for the developer in getting a project approved. Each community has its own standards and guidelines. Developers in all types of locations frequently complain about how long it can take to get approval. The process certainly isn't cheap. Costs can be in the thousands of dollars for a development proposal to be considered. Fees are charged by the planning commissions, and the developer must pay for all the components of the proposal, which may involve residential architects, landscape architects, surveyors, traffic engineers and environmental engineers.
When the developer submits an application to develop a subdivision, here are some of the questions the application may contain:
• What type of project is being proposed? Single family houses, condominiums or town houses, single-family attached housing, public assistance housing and so forth may be some of the possibilities.
• Is the application a preliminary, revised or final application? As the process of getting approval for a development unfolds, the planning commissions usually require amendments and changes to the original plans to meet the specific codes and laws for development in the area. It is important to note that when an area is being developed or redeveloped, businesses, property owners or neighborhood associations adjacent to the proposed development are given opportunities to address concerns or reservations about the proposed development.
• What will the houses look like? What are the primary and secondary construction materials of the proposed homes? What are the layouts of the houses and how many different layout designs are being created within the development? Planning commissions are trying to avoid houses painted in trendy colors and identical houses placed across from each other or adjacent to each other. Some areas are very strict about roof lines, the placement or design of garages or garage doors, and even what kinds of windows are used in the construction.
The amount of paperwork required to submit a proposal is extensive. The bottom line is that the developer must provide proof of compliance to all kinds of legal requirements and regulations. A thorough plan of the proposed development (called a plat) must be submitted. All of the people involved in the project--the contractors, surveyors and so forth must show proof of proper certification by state or local officials. Once the proposal is submitted, the approval process is generally time-consuming because the proposal must be thoroughly studied by the city or county's own engineers and planners. Opportunities for objections or concerns to be addressed must be given. It is not uncommon for the developer to have to alter the plans several times before final approval is given.
Sources:
www.ci.austin.tx.us
www.greenwaynews.com
www.dca.state.ga.us
www.cityofpalmdale.org
www.denvergov.org
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