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Zoning ordinance
Zoning is often already established for land, but most communities require a check to make sure new construction will comply with current zoning regulations. |
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Wells and septic
If your new home will be located in an area without public water or sewer services, a well will need to be drilled and a private sewage disposal system will need to be installed. Permits for the well and sewage system must be obtained from the local state or county authorities. When homes are connected to public water and sewer systems, applications for connections to those services will be needed along with a deposit and/or hookup fee for each one. |
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Building permits
Local county or municipality inspectors typically will issue permits and check your new home during and after construction to ensure your home's compliance with local building codes. Permits may be required for utilities (e.g., electricity and natural gas) and other services (e.g., telephone and cable television). You usually will have to remit a fee with each application for service. Some connections will be needed during construction while others can wait until your new home is ready for your occupancy. |
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| Covenants recorded when a subdivision is approved for development may govern types of construction permitted. Some covenants are very simple, while others are very restrictive. Restrictive covenants must be considered and approvals must be obtained from the governing authorities before construction can start. The required steps may include: |
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Application
Each application may involve payment of a fee and could be very simple or quite complicated. |
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Plan review
Many times a committee of homeowners within the development has the right to review and approve the plans for new homes. These committees ensure that new homes comply with the covenants and architectural guidelines. A committee's review on issues could take a day, a week or several months. |
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