The Complete Guide To Zoning / Edition 1

by Dwight Merriam

Overview

The only consumer's guide to making sense of land-use laws and regulations

Many 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 Zoning tells 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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780071443791
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	11/16/2004
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

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

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