Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“Title II”) and its implementing regulations prohibit municipalities from discriminating against individuals with disabilities and require municipalities to provide auxiliary aids and services to an individual with a disability to afford an equal … [Read more...]
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Vermont Supreme Court Addresses Interplay of Zoning and Private Covenants
March 7, 2013 by
In a recent decision regarding “the interplay between rulings and requirements relating to zoning in connection with a planned unit development and enforcement of restrictive covenants and deed restrictions applicable to property within the development,” the Vermont Supreme Court emphasized that the … [Read more...]
U.S. Supreme Court Considers Constitutionality of Land Use Permit Conditions
February 22, 2013 by
Land use applicants are frequently required to satisfy various conditions before a permit is granted. Permitting authorities may require that trees are planted, that sufficient parking or access is provided, or that a portion of the subject property is set aside for public use. However, there are … [Read more...]