The Complete Guide to Zoning : How to Navigate the Complex and Expensive Maze of Zoning, Planning, Environmental, and Land-Use Law

Acknowledgments ix Introduction xi Part I. What Is Zoning and Land-Use Law? Chapter 1. The Importance of Zoning in Creating and Protecting the Value of Real Estate 3(14) Chapter 2. Zoning as Part of the Larger Regulatory Environment 17(20) Chapter 3. Ten Keys to Getting What You Want with Zoning 37(2) Chapter 4. A Short Course in the Law 39(24) Part II. Getting Ready to Make Your Move Chapter 5. Know What You Have 63(10) Chapter 6. Know What You Want 73(6) Chapter 7. Know How to Get It 79(24) Chapter 8. Create and Leverage Relationships 103(12) Chapter 9. Reach Out for Support 115(16) Chapter 10. Preparing Winning Applications 131(14) Part III. Putting On Your Case Chapter 11. Know What to Expect 145(6) Chapter 12. Script and Orchestrate Your Presentation 151(10) Chapter 13. Rehearse, and Then Rehearse Some More 161(6) Chapter 14. Making the Presentation 167(20) Part IV. Posthearing Follow-Up Chapter 15. Procedural Issues and the Vote 187(4) Chapter 16. After the Vote: Litigate, Reapply, or Walk Away? 191(8) Part V. Winning Strategies Chapter 17. Be Imaginative 199(4) Chapter 18. Rezonings 203(6) Chapter 19. Special Permits and Conditional Uses 209(4) Chapter 20. Site Plan Approvals 213(4) Chapter 21. Variances 217(8) Part VI. Protecting Your Property Rights Chapter 22. Be Vigilant and Don't Delay 225(4) Chapter 23. Organize and Marshal Support 229(4) Chapter 24. Managing the Hearing 233(4) Chapter 25. Finding a Middle Ground 237(6) Chapter 26. Long-Haul Strategies 243(4) Chapter 27. Conclusions 247(2) Index 249