Written by specialists in the field, this updated edition of Land Use Regulation provides real estate specialists, general practitioners, and planning officials with a convenient and practical resource for handling typical land use problems. It is written from the perspective of the administrative process that most often is encountered in a land use matter. This valuable guide brings together all applicable land use doctrines in a succinct, easy-to-use format. A high-level review of major concepts in land use law, the book describes current legal trends and issues to assist practitioners of every level of experience in representing property owners or governmental interests in the local regulatory process. Examples are drawn from communities around the country to highlight areas of particular importance. Organized by areas likely to be encountered in a typical practice, this current treatment of land use law covers: Current information concerning court attitudes with respect to the power of local communities to regulate land use law; The basic process of land use law with examples drawn from communities around the country; Practice tips and insights concerning the operation of land use regulatory systems; The potential for using nonadverserial techniques such as mediation to resolve land use disputes; New material in this updated edition includes coverage of recent takings cases plus issues that are of increasing importance and debate in land use law, including cell towers, group homes, religious uses of property, and billboards.