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Comprehensive Rezonings
Get PDFOf all powers given to local governments, the power to zone is one of the most significant. Zoning dictates everything that gets built in a locality—and thus effectively dictates all of the key activities that take place within it. Nationwide, most zoning codes were adopted in the first half of the twentieth century. Many, including the zoning codes of New York City and Chicago, were significantly revised in the 1960s. While these codes have been revised piecemeal, just a few American cities have undergone a comprehensive revision: replacing the old code with a completely new one.
A comprehensive rezoning can allow a city to remake itself by casting off outdated requirements and codifying community priorities such as equity, sustainability, and vibrancy. Comprehensive revisions have the most promise in cities where growth is stagnant or where the economy is depressed. In those places, a zoning overhaul can signal a fresh start to attract new development and provide opportunities for creative place-making.
Given the struggling state of many American cities, it is surprising that so few have thrown off the shackles of their outdated zoning codes. And given the promise of comprehensive rezonings, it is surprising that not a single law review article deals squarely with the topic. This Article provides the first law review treatment of this critically important issue.
Delving deeply into recent zoning reforms of Hartford, Connecticut, this Article seeks to illustrate the power of zoning as a critical legal tool for urban revitalization. Part II provides the context for comprehensive rezonings, identifying why they may be desirable, which communities have adopted them, and what procedural and substantive issues may arise. Part III then covers four central goals that many cities share: economic growth, environmental sustainability, access and mobility, and food security. Part III also describes how Hartford used its zoning code to directly advance these goals. (In the process of rezoning, Hartford has been recognized with awards and national attention for several key decisions — including virtually eliminating parking minimums citywide.) Finally, Part IV describes some lessons learned during the rezoning process. This Article aims to encourage academics to delve further into this area of law — and to encourage policymakers to usher in new rules that promote equity, sustainability, and vibrancy
THE STATE OF UTAH, Plaintiff/ Appellee v. ALBERTO HERRERA, Defendant/ Appellant : Reply Brief
No full textAn appeal from a judgment of conviction of Driving with a Measurable Controlled Substance and Causing Death or Serious Bodily Injury, a second degree felony, in violation of Utah Code§ 58-37-8(2)(g), (2)(h)(i); in violation of Utah Code§ 76-8-507(2) , in the Third District Court, Salt Lake County, Utah, the Honorable Elizabeth Hruby-Mills presiding. Appellant is incarcerated JEFFREYS. GRAY (5852), Assistant, Solicitor General, SEAN D. REYES (7969), Utah Attorney General, Attorneys for Appellee
NATHALIE S. SKIBINE (14320), ELISE LOCKWOOD (12214), NICK FALCONE (10931), Salt Lake Legal Defender Assoc., Attorneys for Appellan
PATIENCE, LLC, Appellant v. UTAH STATE TAX COMMISSION, Appellee : Brief of Appellant
No full textPETITION OF REVIEW FROM THE ORDERS OF THE UT AH STA TE TAX COMMISSION ON MARCH 29, 2019 AND JULY 3, 2019
Laron J. Lind (8334), Stanford E. Purser (13340), Sean D. Reyes, U.S. Attorney General, Counsel for Appellee Utah State Tax Commission
Jaryl L. Rencher (#4903), Michael J. Collins (#11814), RENCHER ANJEWIERDEN, Attorneys for Appellant Sim Gill (6939), Timothy A. Bodily ( 6496), LaShel Shaw (13862), Office of the Salt Lake County District Attorney, Attorneys for Appellee Salt Lake Count
SARA WARD, Appellant v. MEREDITH MCGARRY, Appellee : Reply Brief
No full textOn appeal from the Third Judicial District Court, Salt Lake County, Commissioner Joana Sagers and Judge Richard McKelvie, District Court No. 134901200
Angilee K. Dakic (12722), Pearson Butler, LLC, Attorney for Appellant
Martin N. Olsen, Olsen & Olsen, LLC, Attorney for Appelle
