Define: Land Use Code

The meaning of “Land Use Code” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Land Use Code defined in a legal contract?

  • Land Use Code means the system used to categorize real property parcels, represented by numbers that illustrate the major use of the property. These codes follow a standard established by a respected [federal institution] and includes use classifications specified by [state law]. Seen in 9 SEC filings
  • Land Use Code means the rules that limit the type of development permitted for a particular parcel of land. These rules are identified and recorded by a relevant [authority], and can be updated based on new information acquired by a specific [division]. Land use codes also give a preliminary indication of the extent of an impervious surface present, serving as a basis for an initial analysis to categorize a specific parcel. Seen in 8 SEC filings
  • Land Use Code means the manual laid out by a relevant [authority] governing land use and development. Seen in 5 SEC filings
  • Land Use Code means the set of regulations restricting the type of development allowed for specific parcels of land. Seen in 3 SEC filings
  • Land Use Code means the regulations that limit the type of development on a specific parcel of land. Seen in 3 SEC filings
  • Land Use Code means a unique classification assigned by a property appraiser to categorize different types of land use for tax purposes within a certain designated area. Seen in 2 SEC filings

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

Land Use Code means the numerical representation of a property's principal use determined by a respective [authority].

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Sale of a property or land
  • Lease of a plot of land
  • Development or redevelopment of a property
  • Construction of a building or infrastructure

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

Land Use Code means regulations limiting allowed development on specific parcels of land.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Development or redevelopment of a site
  • Sale or purchase of land
  • Compliance with zoning regulations
  • Public or private planning initiatives

Relevant Sectors

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Land Use Code means the numerical representation of a property's principal use determined by a respective [authority]

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