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9780071443791

The Complete Guide to Zoning How to Navigate the Complex and Expensive Maze of Zoning, Planning, Environmental, and Land-Use Law

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    9780071443791

  • ISBN10:

    0071443797

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2004-12-07
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

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Summary

The only consumer's guide to making sense of land-use laws and regulationsMany property owners have no idea what their rights are when it comes to altering their properties, or protecting themselves from encroachment by developers and the misguided building and renovation plans of neighbors. Written by a leading national expert on land-use law,The Complete Guide to Zoningtells home owners, developers, and investors nationwide everything you need to know about getting approvals and protecting your property rights.In plain English, Dwight Merriam explains how to: Get fast approvals for building and renovation plans Obtain building permits and variances Fight development projects Use land-use laws to protect and increase property values Identify and work around laws that limit building and renovation plans Deal with environmental-protection laws

Author Biography

Dwight Merriam is one of the leading land-use attorneys in the United States. He represents developers, local governments, landowners, and advocacy groups in land development and conservation issues.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments ix
Introduction xi
Part I. What Is Zoning and Land-Use Law?
Chapter 1. The Importance of Zoning in Creating and Protecting the Value of Real Estate
3(14)
Chapter 2. Zoning as Part of the Larger Regulatory Environment
17(20)
Chapter 3. Ten Keys to Getting What You Want with Zoning
37(2)
Chapter 4. A Short Course in the Law
39(24)
Part II. Getting Ready to Make Your Move
Chapter 5. Know What You Have
63(10)
Chapter 6. Know What You Want
73(6)
Chapter 7. Know How to Get It
79(24)
Chapter 8. Create and Leverage Relationships
103(12)
Chapter 9. Reach Out for Support
115(16)
Chapter 10. Preparing Winning Applications
131(14)
Part III. Putting On Your Case
Chapter 11. Know What to Expect
145(6)
Chapter 12. Script and Orchestrate Your Presentation
151(10)
Chapter 13. Rehearse, and Then Rehearse Some More
161(6)
Chapter 14. Making the Presentation
167(20)
Part IV. Posthearing Follow-Up
Chapter 15. Procedural Issues and the Vote
187(4)
Chapter 16. After the Vote: Litigate, Reapply, or Walk Away?
191(8)
Part V. Winning Strategies
Chapter 17. Be Imaginative
199(4)
Chapter 18. Rezonings
203(6)
Chapter 19. Special Permits and Conditional Uses
209(4)
Chapter 20. Site Plan Approvals
213(4)
Chapter 21. Variances
217(8)
Part VI. Protecting Your Property Rights
Chapter 22. Be Vigilant and Don't Delay
225(4)
Chapter 23. Organize and Marshal Support
229(4)
Chapter 24. Managing the Hearing
233(4)
Chapter 25. Finding a Middle Ground
237(6)
Chapter 26. Long-Haul Strategies
243(4)
Chapter 27. Conclusions
247(2)
Index 249

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