Land Use Phrases

Question 1

State the 6 steps of Local Process.

Answer 1

Local RN Picks S+M b/c it Renders Appeal

1) lg Rec application.
2) w/i 10 days, lg Notices.
3) Preliminary decision made.
4) q-j w/ Spec Master, recomm to lg
5) lg Renders final decision w/ findings of fact, concl of law.
6) Appeal by writ.

Question 2

CODE EXCEPTIONS
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Vested Rts
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When claiming vested rights, what are the requirements to invoke equitable estoppel?

Answer 2

Equitable estoppel invoked when:
1. Reqs exceptional circums to impose vs. govt.
2. Relied in good faith.
3. Upon some act or omission of the LG
4. Has made a subst change or incurred such extensive obligations and expenses that it wd be highly inequitable and unjust to destroy the acquired right.

Question 3

State the 4 Mandatory Inclusions in LDRs.

Answer 3

LDRs Mandate that after SUDS, you might PARK on INFRASTRUCTURE in a WELLFIELD.
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Must include:
a. Regulate SUDS: subdiv, use, drainage, signage.
b. Protect environ + water wellfields.
c. Provide public facilities, services, traffic + parking.
d. Maintain existing resid density w/ infrastructure.