Reference Library

Definitions, Zoning

• "Why Definitions?", by Harvey S. Moskowitz, FAICP & Carl G. Lindbloom, AICP, Zoning News, APA, December 2003
• PAS report #521/522 A Planners Dictionary. Michael Davidson and Fay Dolnick (eds). 2004. 460pp. available from APA's PlanningBooks.com.
• WILLIAM BATCHELDER & a. v. TOWN OF PLYMOUTH ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Argued: January 20, 2010 Opinion Issued: May 7, 2010
  • When a term is not defined in a zoning ordinance, the plain language of the ordinance and common definition of the term will be used to interpret its meaning. (LGC summary)

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