Real Estate & Development

Change to the zoning code itself (not property-specific).

Comprehensive plan, master plan, overlay district.

Exception to zoning standards (setback, height, lot size).

Site plan review or approval.

Special use approval (CUP / special exception).

Negotiated agreement between jurisdiction and developer.

Rezoning activity volume - how often a city is reclassifying zoning districts. Each individual rezoning is a local decision, but the rate of rezoning reveals a place's growth pressure and development posture.

Individual landmark or historic structure designation.

Tax Increment Financing, abatements, development incentives.

Data center development: entitlements, tax abatements, water and power agreements, community opposition. One of the fastest-moving local policy fronts of 2024-2026.

Subdivision, plat, replat, lot split or consolidation.

Development impact fees, mitigation fees, fee in lieu.