The Board Manual
The Board Manual

Author: Frederick Haigh Bair

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 1984

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13:

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The Zoning Board Manual explains the board's responsibilities and the limits of its power; discusses common types of zoning cases; provides model rules of procedure; and offers pointers on how to solve persistent problems. It is filled with examples from zoning practice and ordinance language. Bair stresses the importance of good rules as the foundation of good board performance. A long chapter discusses membership, meetings, offices, records, public notice, staff, procedures at hearings, and a myriad of other topics. Filled with advice on how to do a better job, this is a must read for any zoning official.

The Complete Guide to Zoning
The Complete Guide to Zoning

Author: Dwight Merriam

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2004-12-21

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 0071465243

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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