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Zoning
ALTA 3 Endorsement
ENDORSEMENT

This endorsement is issued as part of Policy Number
Issued by:
OLD REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY

1. For purposes of this endorsement, “Zoning Ordinance” means a zoning ordinance or zoning regulation of a
political subdivision of the State that is in effect and applicable to the Land at the Date of Policy.
2. The Company insures against loss or damage sustained by the Insured in the event that, at the Date of Policy:
a. According to the Zoning Ordinance, the Land is not classified Zone _________;
b. The following use or uses are not allowed under that classification: _________.
3. There is no liability under this endorsement based on:
a. The lack of compliance with any condition, restriction, or requirement contained in the Zoning
Ordinance, including but not limited to the failure to secure necessary consents or authorizations as a
prerequisite to the use or uses. Section 3.a. does not modify or limit the coverage provided in Covered
Risk 5.
b. The invalidity of the Zoning Ordinance until after a final decree of a State or federal court having
jurisdiction adjudicating the invalidity, the effect of which is to prohibit the use or uses described in
Section 2.b.
c. The refusal of any person to purchase, lease, or lend money on the Title covered by this policy.
This endorsement is issued as part of the policy. Except as it expressly states, it does not (i) modify any of the terms
and provisions of the policy, (ii) modify any prior endorsements, (iii) extend the Date of Policy, or (iv) increase the
Amount of Insurance. To the extent a provision of the policy or a previous endorsement is inconsistent with an
express provision of this endorsement, this endorsement controls. Otherwise, this endorsement is subject to all of
the terms and provisions of the policy and of any prior endorsements.

Authorized Signatory

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