Land use law in a nutshell / John R. Nolon (distinguished professor of law, Elisabeth Haub School of Law, Pace University) ; Patricia E. Salkin (provost, Graduate and Professional Divisions, Touro College).

Introduction and common law origins
Land use plans and the planning process
Zoning districts and the separation of land uses
Subdivision controls and development by agreement
Fifth amendment limits on land use regulations
Other constitutional and statutory limits on land use regulation
Smart growth and other flexible land use strategies
Housing and urban redevelopment
Local environmental law as a land use issue
Aesthetic, historic, and cultural interest protection
Initiatives, referenda, mediation, and judicial review
Critical contemporary land use issues
Appendix. An Internet guide to land use research.