Local governments impose certain regulations and restrictions on the size and height, building materials, colours, uses, locations, placement, and other characteristics of commercial and residential buildings or structures.

Requirements in building codes that affect the size and appearance of the building.

Rules regarding building size, placement, or type.

Limiting rules which may appear in building codes or in title documents which control the size, placement, materials, design or location of new construction.

Provisions in building codes that affect the orientation, size, and appearance of a building.

Local regulations that limit the size, height, materials, colors, uses, locations, placement and other characteristics of houses.