Entitlement refers to the existing or granted right to use property for specific types and quantities of
land uses. It is a legal process that confirms a developer's rights to develop property in a specific way,
in accordance with zoning and land-use regulations. Entitlement is an essential step in the
development process, as it determines what can legally be built on a property and ensures that the
proposed land uses align with local planning requirements. Building permits, development
agreements, and certificates of occupancy are different stages of the construction and development
process but do not provide the broad land-use rights that entitlements do.
