Define: Residential land use

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

How is Residential land use defined in a legal contract?

  • Residential land use means the utilization of land primarily for housing purposes. Seen in 9 SEC filings
  • Residential land use means any part of real property that is used for housing human beings, including properties used for schools, day care centers, nursing homes, or other residential-style facilities or recreational areas. Seen in 7 SEC filings
  • Residential land use means use for human habitation, including dwellings such as houses and apartments, children's homes, nursing homes, and residential portions of [organization]-owned lands. Seen in 6 SEC filings
  • Residential land use means land use where the current or intended use includes, but is not limited to, housing, educational facilities, day care, agricultural land, correctional facilities, custodial care or long-term health care. Seen in 4 SEC filings
  • Residential land use refers to property whose use is unrestricted, and that is either being used for residential use or is accessible without restrictions and children under 18 years of age are on the Property more than [number] days per year. Seen in 1 SEC filing
  • Residential land use means the use of land, buildings or structures exclusively for human habitation. Seen in 1 SEC filing
  • Residential land use means the use of property for dwellings such as single-family homes, apartments, children’s homes, and nursing homes; includes uses of property for day care facilities, educational facilities, hospitals, playgrounds, and similar facilities. Seen in 1 SEC filing

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.

Search EDGAR for 'Definitions of residential land use' yourself to verify these results. We are always keen to point people to source documents.

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

  • Residential land use means the utilization of land, buildings, or structures primarily for habitation.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Acquisition or selling of property for residential purposes.
  • Rental or leasing of property for habitation, such as apartments, single-family homes, etc.
  • Planning or undertaking a land development project for residential housing.

Relevant Sectors

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Genie Definition 2

  • Residential land use means property designated for housing, educational, health care facilities, and unrestricted recreational use.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Development of a residential area for mixed-use purposes including housing, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, etc.
  • Navigating zoning laws and regulations to permit residential usage.
  • Community infrastructure planning, which includes residential developments.

Relevant Sectors

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Residential land use means the utilization of land, buildings, or structures primarily for habitation.

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