Two Montgomery County churches have been cited by the Pottstown Borough for violating the zoning code’s definition of “church,” by offering free meals, collecting and distributing essentials, hosting ...

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Here are some basic zoning terms, based on definitions from the American Planning Association: * Board of zoning appeals and adjustments. A local body whose responsibility is to hear appeals from ...

Several ordinances were adopted by the Oakland Mayor and Town Council at the regular meeting on Monday evening, including one that amends the existing definition of a church ...

When dealing with real estate developers, a village must be clear on what “single-family housing” means. However, defining a “family” can be tricky when it comes to avoiding legal challenges. The ...

"In a thorough and well-reasoned decision, the Supreme Court of Maryland followed well established precedent and reaffirmed that the final decision of the District Council is the appropriate agency ...

A Park Ridge alderman’s concerns about group homes in the city has led the City Council to send a list of potential zoning changes to the Park Ridge Planning and Zoning Commission for consideration.

After weeks of debate, a divided City Council voted to have the Planning Commission evaluate Councilor Bob Charland’s bill to rein in the potential use of inclusionary zoning. Currently, the city is ...

The Supreme Judicial Court of Maine (“Supreme Court”) addressed in a November 7th Opinion an issue arising out of a Maine town’s application of its zoning Ordinance to a proposed solar array project.