Zoning, Planning and Land Use
Zoning is a system of land use regulation exercised by local governments and is sometimes referred to as zoning planning. Zoning regulations govern the types of activities that are acceptable on particular lots, as well as the height of buildings, and the amount of parking which must be provided; although most zoning law systems have procedures for granting variances. Zoning regulation and zoning ordinance falls under the police power rights that the local governments may exercise over real property. As former counsel to Philadelphia’s Zoning Board, for the purpose of drafting Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, I bring special knowledge of zoning matters to bear upon my cases.