Raw land, utilities, entitlements, and what it takes to build.
Setbacks require minimum distance between structures and property lines; easements grant others legal rights to use portions of your land, both limiting buildable area.
Land DevelopmentA conditional use permit allows a specific use within existing zoning under set conditions; rezoning changes the property's overall zoning classification.
Land DevelopmentMost development projects beyond minor administrative approvals require a civil engineer for site design, stormwater plans, and infrastructure engineering.
Land DevelopmentA site plan shows proposed building layout and design details for a specific development; a plat is the legal survey document establishing lot boundaries.
Land DevelopmentRaw land development costs per acre vary widely based on utilities, grading, roads, and stormwater needs — a civil engineer's site assessment gives accurate figures.
Land DevelopmentImpact fees are one-time charges on new development to fund infrastructure like roads, schools, and utilities affected by growth from the project.
Land DevelopmentSubdividing is the legal process of dividing land into multiple lots; platting is the recorded survey document that formally establishes those lot boundaries.
Land DevelopmentLand development approval in Cumberland County can range from a few weeks for administrative approvals to a year or more for major rezoning and subdivision projects.
Land DevelopmentDevelopable land generally needs access to water, sewer or septic capability, power, road access, and stormwater management before construction can begin.
Land DevelopmentA variance grants an exception to a specific zoning rule for one property; a rezoning changes the property’s overall zoning classification entirely.
Land DevelopmentDetermining if raw land is buildable requires checking zoning, soil/perc testing, utility access, flood zone status, and access/easement rights.
Land DevelopmentRezoning changes a property’s official land-use classification and is required when your intended use isn’t permitted under current zoning.