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2012

Affordable Housing

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Exclusionary Zoning Enforcement, Passé Or Alive And Kicking?, Tim Iglesias Feb 2012

Exclusionary Zoning Enforcement, Passé Or Alive And Kicking?, Tim Iglesias

Tim Iglesias

This article reviews several recent state cases challenging zoning actions as exclusionary. It identifies patterns in the cases and finds that under certain circumstances courts will limit local governments’ exclusionary actions.


Exclusionary Zoning Enforcement: Passe Or Alive And Kicking?, Tim Iglesias Jan 2012

Exclusionary Zoning Enforcement: Passe Or Alive And Kicking?, Tim Iglesias

Tim Iglesias

This newsletter article analyzes four recent exclusionary zoning cases in which courts ruled against the government. Based upon the analysis, it offers recommendations to local governments on avoiding exclusionary zoning liability.