The Zoning and Land Use Handbook (ABA)

Index

• About the Author
• Preface
• Introduction
• Chapter 1 Zoning: Historical Perspective
• Chapter 2 Definition of Zoning
• Chapter 3 Comprehensive Plan
• Chapter 4 Types of Zoning
• Chapter 5 Definition of Family
• Chapter 6 Group Homes
• Chapter 7 Regulation of Churches and Religious Institutions
• Chapter 8 Home Occupations
• Chapter 9 Special Uses, Conditional Uses, Variances and Variations
• Chapter 10 Floating Zone
• Chapter 11 Contract Zoning
• Chapter 12 Spot Zoning
• Chapter 13 Aesthetic Considerations
• Chapter 14 Regulating Signs
• Chapter 15 Amortization of Signs
• Chapter 16 Nonconforming Use or Structure
• Chapter 17 Regulation of Wireless Communications Facilities Siting
• Chapter 18 Federal Law
• Chapter 19 Takings: Action for Inverse Condemnation
• Chapter 20 Vested Rights
• Chapter 21 First Amendment: Adult Uses
• Chapter 22 Impact Fees, Exactions, Takings
• Chapter 23 Land Use Moratoria
• Chapter 24 The Right to a Fair Hearing
• Chapter 25 Standing to Challenge or Enforce Zoning Ordinances
• Chapter 26 Determining Validity of Classification—trial of a Zoning Case
• Chapter 27 Form of Complaint and Answer
• Chapter 28 Discovery
• Chapter 29 Trial Preparation
• Chapter 30 Conduct of the Trial
• Chapter 31 Settlements and Consent Orders
• Chapter 32 Fracking
• Chapter 33 Wind Energy
• Chapter 34 Affordable Housing
• Appendix A : Sample of Use Provisions in Zoning Code
• Appendix B : Sample Wind Energy Ordinance
• Appendix C : Sample Road Maintenance Agreement
• Appendix D : Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (city of New York City, New York)
• Appendix E : Form-based Zoning, General Provisions (city of Winter Springs, Florida)
• Later Developments