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When Can You Sue over a Bad Zoning Decision?

A property owner fails to get the zoning he wants, or gets zoning he does not want. Can you sue?

Failure to Get Zoning

Courts have no power to order zoning changes because zoning represents a legislative function.

Unwanted Zoning

When government imposes zoning restrictions, the zoning becomes subject to judicial challenge. However, property owners must demonstrate that the property has been rendered practically useless.

Conclusion

If imposed zoning destroys all reasonable property uses, litigation may offer relief.

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