The Complete Guide to Zoning How to Navigate

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

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.

Acknowledgments

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Introduction

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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

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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

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Index

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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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