Supreme Court considers Catholic church’s struggle with zoning and RLUIPA
The Supreme Court to Hear Kentucky Church’s Grotto Case The Supreme Court has decided to take on a case involving a Kentucky church’s attempt to create a prayer grotto on its grounds. This case brings into question what exactly is meant by a “substantial burden” on religious exercise according to federal land-use law. Ryan Gardner, […]
FBI alerts about scam involving fake zoning permit fees
New Zoning Permit Scam Alert If you’re in the middle of building, renovating, or applying for a zoning permit, there’s a new scam that’s been catching folks off guard. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has reported that fraudsters are posing as city and county planners in a phishing scheme to trick victims into paying fake […]
Alabama Zoning Commission Denies Proposal for Muslim School Following Significant Community Opposition
Alabama Town Scraps Islamic School Proposal In a Birmingham suburb, plans for an Islamic school have been dropped. The zoning board cited traffic issues, while some locals expressed worries about a “cultural takeover,” drawing comparisons to situations in Dearborn, Michigan, and parts of Great Britain. Residents turned out in large numbers for a zoning board […]
Zohran Mamdani targets Eric Adams’ zoning leader for key position in his administration
City Planning Director as Candidate for Deputy Mayor Sources indicate that Dan Garodnick, who currently serves as the city planning director, is being considered for the deputy mayor position focusing on housing and economic development under the incoming Mayor Zoran Mamdani. This potential appointment could signify continuity from the previous administration, as Garodnick has been […]
The potential effects of the Utah governor’s zoning proposal on housing
Utah’s Housing Crisis and Governor’s Proposal As the housing situation in Utah deteriorates, Governor Spencer Cox is putting forth a bold plan. He aims to take away some urban planning powers from cities, advocating for increased density in housing through state authority. During a recent event celebrating affordable housing innovations, Cox declared he would tackle […]
Southampton altered its zoning regulations to prohibit a legal cannabis store: lawsuit
Southampton Aims to Block Cannabis Clinics with New Zoning Changes Southampton is reportedly attempting to prevent cannabis clinics from opening for an additional three years, as outlined in a new lawsuit. The plan involves modifying local zoning codes to effectively block these establishments from operating in the Ritsey beachfront area. One notable case is Brown […]
Large technology data centers prompting rural areas in America to change zoning laws
The Impact of AI Data Centers on Rural America How much of America’s rural landscape, along with its electricity, water supplies, quality of life, and heritage, will be erased by the expansion of AI data centers? It seems big tech companies aren’t eager to discuss this. Clearly, there’s a limit to what we’re willing to […]
NYC Mayor Adams slams critics of City of Yes zoning proposal
Mayor Eric Adams has blasted neighborhood activists for refusing to address the city’s housing shortage, including through a “Yes City” proposal that would overhaul zoning regulations and allow the construction of tens of thousands of more housing units. Mayor and Housing and Preservation Development Commissioner Adolfo Carrion said on 107.5 WBLS radio that 49 of […]
Trump pivots on zoning, now calls it ‘a killer’ in push for more housing supply
Former President Donald Trump railed against the costs associated with zoning restrictions in a new interview, a notable shift from his past support for zoning to protect single-family housing. The new remarks come amid a continuing housing supply shortage and as home costs have been pushed to new highs in recent years. In a wide-ranging […]