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Land use law in a nutshell, Patricia E. Salkin, Jennie C. Nolon

eng

index present

non fiction

Land use law in a nutshell

1263814950

Patricia E. Salkin, Jennie C. Nolon

Nutshell series

"This book reviews the common law principles that underpin modern land use regulations, including covenants and restrictions that work with government regulation to limit the use of private property. The Nutshell clearly explains the legal aspects of land planning and regulation, project review processes, and innovative and flexible regulatory devices. Subdivision and site plan regulation, local environment law, discrimination in zoning based on race and religion, regulatory takings, inverse condemnation, and community development practices are all explored. In addition, the book discusses the law of smart growth, and addresses current trends in land use law including the siting of renewable energy facilities, marijuana and drones. An appendix of internet-based resources is also provided. Law and planning students will find that this Nutshell covers the key cases in all land use law textbooks, and seasoned practitioners and planners will find the organization and approach to dozens of subject areas beneficial to their understanding of the nuts and bolts of land use law as well as some current trends."--, Amazon

Introduction and common law origins -- Land use plans and the planning process -- Zoning districts and the separation of land uses -- Subdivision controls and development by agreement -- Fifth Amendment limits on land use regulations -- Other constitutional and statutory limits on land use regulation -- Smart growth and other flexible land use strategies -- Housing and urban redevelopment -- Local environmental law as a land use issue -- Aesthetic, historic and cultural interest protection -- Initiatives, referenda, mediation, and judicial review -- Managing climate change -- Appendix: An Internet guide to land use research