The Complete Guide to Zoning — How to Navigate the Complex and Expensive Maze of Zoning, Planning, Environmental, and Land-Use Law gives planners, property owners and developers essential knowledge about land use and regulations affecting it, including zoning laws. Included are sections on obtaining permits and variances for projects, fighting developments that diminish others’ property values; laws that limit, and how to work around them and dealing with environmental protection restrictions. Author: Dwight Merriam, CRE
Library Type: Books
The Takings Issue
This book is an essential resource on the complex subject of land use. It is an authoritative examination of the issue on the local, state and federal level. Written in a way that is readable for individual land owners, planners, local officials and attorneys, it provides a much-needed overview with balance and objectivity for anyone concerned about private property, land use and natural resource issues. Author: Dwight Merriam, CRE
The Counselors of Real Estate®, established in 1953, is an international group of high profile professionals including members of prominent real estate, financial, legal and accounting firms as well as leaders of government and academia who provide expert, objective advice on complex real property situations and land-related matters. Membership is selective, extended by invitation only. The organization’s CRE® (Counselor of Real Estate) credential is granted to all members in recognition of superior problem solving ability in various areas of real estate counseling. For more information, contact The Counselors of Real Estate