Description
Zoning law has long been considered a decentralized area of regulation, shaped by local governments and varying widely across jurisdictions. However, its recent inclusion in the Restatement of the Law Fourth, Property marks a significant shift in how land use law is understood and applied. Sara Bronin, the primary author of the land-use portion of the Restatement, will explore the rationale behind restating zoning law and its implications for legal practitioners.
The discussion will provide a historical foundation for zoning law, drawing from Bronin’s book, Key to the City: How Zoning Shapes Our World. It will also address the National Zoning Atlas (NZA), a groundbreaking project that challenges the assumption of zoning’s extreme local variation by illustrating surprising patterns of uniformity in zoning codes across the country.
Key topics include:
- The rationale behind restating zoning law in the Restatement of Property
- A legal history of zoning and its impact on land use regulation
- Insights from the National Zoning Atlas on zoning uniformity across the U.S.
- Housing project approval processes and their connection to the Restatement
- Practical strategies for navigating modern zoning challenges
Join us for a timely and engaging discussion on the evolving role of zoning law and its implications for legal practice.
Attendees will gain practical insights into the evolving landscape of zoning regulations, including an analysis of housing project approval processes and how they align with the Restatement’s newly introduced “standard approval” and “special approval” terminology. This program is ideal for attorneys, legal advisors, and dispute resolution professionals seeking to expand their knowledge of zoning law and its application.