Vacant Land Terms

On a weekly basis I will be posting terms related to the land development industry in order to help those who are unfamiliar with the subject gain a better understanding.

Land Planning
The process undertaken at local, county, and regional levels of government to project and provide for future land use needs on a broad range of issues, such as housing, commercial and other non-residential facilities, roads, transportation, schools, and facilities.

Plots
Also referred to as "lots" and "parcels". Plots are a measured piece of land having fixed boundaries and access to public circulation.

Zoning District
Geographic boundary on the zoning map of all land area having the same zoning classification. Zoning could be residential, industrial, business, medical, and mixed-use.