Abstract. The public sector constrains the size and shape of lots and buildings via zoning ordinances and subdivision regulations. Zoning ordinances utilize setback requirements, open space ratios, minimum lot area and floor-to-area ratios. Subdivision regulations utilize street and sidewalk spacing requirments. This article provides a framework in which one can analyze the precise impact of these control devices. The choice of developers who face these controls is discussed in terms of a rule of thumb and in terms of a model of profit maximization. Zoning, subdivision and similar ordinances limit private property rights and constrain choice regarding the configurations of houses and lots. Such ordinances are both widespread and amazingly h...
It is a commonplace to note that with an ever-increasing birth rate and decreasing death rate, as we...
Zoning has existed in North America since the early 1900's and has evolved from the traditional self...
Zoning has existed in North America since the early 1900's and has evolved from the traditional self...
With increasing frequency commentators have been urging greater reliance on the market mechanism to ...
ABSTRACT. Residential land use in urban areas can be constrained by zoning or restrictive covenants....
The United States Supreme Court and other federal and state courts have consistently dismissed chall...
The United States Supreme Court and other federal and state courts have consistently dismissed chall...
The paper explores a number of issues related to lot size and urban density, drawing on data from ur...
In real estate development, courts and legislatures use the vested rights doctrine to determine whet...
We model residential land use constraints as the outcome of a political economy game between owners ...
There is clear evidence that regulations constrain housing production. We know less, however, about ...
There is clear evidence that regulations constrain housing production. We know less, however, about ...
This article will examine both exclusionary zoning and subdivision control with a view toward analyz...
The distribution of lot sizes and associated improvements affect property values. Hence, zoning affe...
The distribution of lot sizes and associated improvements affect property values. Hence, zoning affe...
It is a commonplace to note that with an ever-increasing birth rate and decreasing death rate, as we...
Zoning has existed in North America since the early 1900's and has evolved from the traditional self...
Zoning has existed in North America since the early 1900's and has evolved from the traditional self...
With increasing frequency commentators have been urging greater reliance on the market mechanism to ...
ABSTRACT. Residential land use in urban areas can be constrained by zoning or restrictive covenants....
The United States Supreme Court and other federal and state courts have consistently dismissed chall...
The United States Supreme Court and other federal and state courts have consistently dismissed chall...
The paper explores a number of issues related to lot size and urban density, drawing on data from ur...
In real estate development, courts and legislatures use the vested rights doctrine to determine whet...
We model residential land use constraints as the outcome of a political economy game between owners ...
There is clear evidence that regulations constrain housing production. We know less, however, about ...
There is clear evidence that regulations constrain housing production. We know less, however, about ...
This article will examine both exclusionary zoning and subdivision control with a view toward analyz...
The distribution of lot sizes and associated improvements affect property values. Hence, zoning affe...
The distribution of lot sizes and associated improvements affect property values. Hence, zoning affe...
It is a commonplace to note that with an ever-increasing birth rate and decreasing death rate, as we...
Zoning has existed in North America since the early 1900's and has evolved from the traditional self...
Zoning has existed in North America since the early 1900's and has evolved from the traditional self...