Development Regulations & Approval Process

The development industry faces increasing challenges in these times of expanding and conflicting regulations, lengthy and confusing approval processes across different levels of government, and vastly differing notions about where, when, and how development will be allowed to proceed. You need expert sources you can turn to help you respond to and influence the myriad and complex issues facing your business.

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Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety NAHB has been involved as a stakeholder in the pipeline and hazardous material safety issue for the past several years, with initial effort and collaboration resulting in a 2004 Transportation Safety Board report called "Transmission Pipelines and Land Use: A Risk-Informed Approach." … 1/12/2012	Web page
Form Based Codes: The Future of Zoning? An Article from Land Development Magazine This article discusses a new trend in zoning with an emphasis on form over use. 7/13/2011	PDF
Smart Codes Checklist The Smart Growth Checklist was developed to not only facilitate the development of "smarter growth" but also to help streamline and quicken the development approval and entitlements process. 6/9/2011	PDF
Development Agreements Can Add Certainty During Uncertain Times National experts explain their legal framework, how to restructure agreements in projects that are changing hands during the downturn, and how they can support the use of innovative infrastructure approaches that require public and private sector collaboration. 8/20/2010	Web page
U.S. HUD’s Regulatory Barriers Clearinghouse This section, created by HUD, supports state & local governments and others seeking information about laws, regulations, and policies affecting the development, maintenance, improvement, availability, and cost of affordable housing. 9/5/2006	Web page
Streamlining the Development Approval Process Streamlining the Development Approval Process is a background paper that was prepared for the American Planning Association Growing Smart Project, Phase III. This document offers a comprehensive compilation of ideas raised in various reports that have addressed the streamlining issue. 1/4/2005	PDF
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