A land or resource use restriction is a type of land use control designed to protect individuals from exposure to site-related contaminants or prevent activities that may increase the potential for an unacceptable risk from exposure to occur. Effective planning that safeguards human health and the environment is crucial for long-term success, such as through a long term stewardship plan. In relation to the VIAP, land or resource use restrictions can be applied as a stand-alone remedy (for undeveloped lands or restricted use on developed land), as part of a comprehensive remedy selection, or as a mechanism that necessitates ongoing monitoring and maintenance of the mitigation system. Further details are provided in the accompanying Institutional Controls Technology Information Sheet. Although ITRC uses the term "Institutional Controls," which under Part 201 is a subset of Land or Resource Use Restrictions, the information in the Technology Information Sheet is applicable.
Additional information on Land or Resource Use Restrictions including descriptions and example model templates can be found on RRD’s website.