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In Zoning, Know the Steps to Accept an Exception

By Chris MincherOf counsel, McAllister, DeTar, Showalter & Walker It’s never a bad time for a little appellate reminder on how a local zoning authority should document a variance decision, especially when it also serves as the coda to the nine-year saga of the Wal-Mart Superstore in Clinton. For those who haven’t been tracking GrantContinue reading “In Zoning, Know the Steps to Accept an Exception”

Zoning Laws Can Be Useful Without Stating Uses

By Chris MincherOf counsel, McAllister, DeTar, Showalter & Walker An effective zoning scheme will be crafted with the realization that it’s not possible to list everything people might want to do with their property. If owners request permission for an activity that’s not precisely provided for, it’s important if there are other provisions informing employees,Continue reading “Zoning Laws Can Be Useful Without Stating Uses”