Municipal Zoning Research Articles

Economic Elements in Municipal Zoning Decisions

zoning restrictions arises because of the presence of external effects in the urban property market. In other words, if one happened to own a house in an exclusive r sidential district, the possible location of a glue factory, beer joint, or even a gasoline service station on the adjacent lot would no doubt be upsetting since possible odors, noises, congestion, etc., might act to lower the value of the residence. In fact, all zoning restrictionsuse, height, area, and density regulations -can be viewed as an effort to eliminate

Freeways in Urban Planning

The history and development of freeways as elements in urban and metropolitan plans will be reviewed in this paper. It will show how a concept originating in 1930 has now spread to encompass state and federal plans. The impact of these highways, without any direct access from abutting property, to the various elements of urban planning as embodied in master plans, urban renewal programs, and municipal zoning, will be described. Coordinated transportation plans and the prevention of continuous strips of urban development through zoning are suggested as urgent problems for the immediate future.

City Planning: Location of School Sites: Conflict with Municipal Zoning Ordinance

City Planning: Location of School Sites: Conflict with Municipal Zoning Ordinance

Municipal Zoning: Exclusion of Gasoline Filling Station from Residential District

Municipal Zoning: Exclusion of Gasoline Filling Station from Residential District

Municipal Zoning

Municipal Zoning