The complete guide to zoning: how real estate owners and developers can create and preserve property value

The only consumer's guide to making sense of land-use laws and regulationsMany property owners have no idea what their rights are when it comes to altering their properties, or protecting themselves from encroachment by developers and the misguided building and renovation plans of neighbors.

Written by a leading national expert on land-use law, The Complete Guide to Zoning tells home owners, developers, and investors nationwide everything you need to know about getting approvals and protecting your property rights.In plain English, Dwight Merriam explains how to:Get fast approvals for building and renovation plansObtain building permits and variancesFight development projectsUse land-use laws to protect and increase property valuesIdentify and work around laws that limit building and renovation plansDeal with environmental-protection laws