Preface

• Library: The Zoning and Land Use Handbook (ABA) (2016 Ed.)

The purpose of this book is to provide a handy guide to zoning law. This is not intended to be a treatise. It is a tool for the land use practitioner to find a quick answer or the guidance necessary to begin more in-depth research.

Lay persons or professionals who are not familiar with land use law will find simple explanations of common land use terms, such as "special use," "planned unit development," "variation," "conditional use," "comprehensive plan," and other similar terms.

The book will explain how the planning process relates to zoning laws. It explores property rights as guaranteed by the United States Constitution as well as examines the legislation that lays out the planning process and basic zoning procedures. There is also discussion of legislation that furthers the rights of certain classes of persons, such as those who have disabilities or those who qualify for low- or moderate-income housing.

This book also discusses the nature of zoning litigation and the fundamentals of litigating a...