Land Use in a Nutshell (Nutshells)

John Nolon,Patricia Salkin

ISBN 10: 0314163719 / ISBN 13: 9780314163714

Editore: West Academic Publishing October 2007, 2007

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• Titolo: Land Use in a Nutshell (Nutshells)
• Editore: West Academic Publishing October 2007
• Data di pubblicazione: 2007
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0314163719
• ISBN 13: 9780314163714
• Rilegatura: Trade Paperback
• Condizione: USED Good
• Cataloghi dei venditori:
  • LEGAL and Financial Reference

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Use this compact reference for a condensed study of the subject matter contained in most leading land use casebooks. Text provides coverage of common-law controls, private law devices, planning processes, land development regulation, zoning, and taxation. The last chapter addresses new influencing considerations in land use, such as energy and space.

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It reviews the common-law controls that were the underpinnings of modern land use regulations, and private law devices--such as covenants and restrictions--that continue to work together 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, regulatory takings and 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. An appendix of internet-based resources is also provided. Law 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 subjec