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Buying Land and New Construction >The Zoning Variance

When you are selecting land on which to build your new home, be certain to investigate the zoning for that particular area. You might fall in love with rural acreage that just happens to be zoned for agricultural or recreational purposes. Since zoning uses are not interchangeable, you would need to apply for a variance in order to build a single-family residential dwelling on the land. This can be a challenging process!

Getting approval to have the zoning changed on property requires that you first give public notice, and then request approval for a variance from the government agencies that supervise enforcement of the zoning plan. You might encounter resistance from neighbors or various local interest groups who oppose the zoning changes that would allow you to build your dream home. Your local planning department can tell you how a particular property is zoned and explain what you need to do to get a variance. Your real estate agent may be able to refer you to a local land use attorney who can guide you through the process.

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Tod has been successfully selling residential real estate full time for the past 16 years. Since the beginning of his real estate career, Tod has believed that good listening and communication skills are his keys in assisting his clients toward the successful search, purchase, and closing of their new home. In this service-oriented business, giving clients the timely, appropriate advice they need is what Tod strives to deliver to every client. In 1993 Tod received the GRI designation (Graduate Realtors Institute), and in 1994, the CRS designation (Certified Residential Specialist). Being the recipient of these designations shows Tod's professional commitment to his industry, and more importantly, to his clients. Tod has had much experience in assisting relocating corporate clients into their new city and home. Tod has been a recommended realtor of Johnson & Johnson, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Jannsen Pharmaceutical, along with many others. Tod specializes in the sale of the following downtown areas of Chicago: Lincoln Park, Gold Coast, The 'Loop', River North, River West, Wrigleyville, and Lakeview. Give Tod a call today and let him use his experience to help you find 'your home in Chicago'.

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