Preparing a Conventional Zoning Ordinance

Euclidean-based zoning codes can confuse even the most experienced planning practitioner. Many such conventional codes seem more a piecemeal collection of disjointed provisions than a coherent compilation of regulations and procedures.

This comprehensive report shows you how to improve the quality of conventional zoning codes. It features techniques for preparing zoning regulations, definitions, and procedures that are easy to understand and enforce. It also includes many tables, charts, and checklists. A valuable reference for planners and attorneys who write or revise zoning codes.