Land Use

Local agency officials frequently make decisions on what people may and may not do with their property. 

The Institute has prepared three resources accessible that offer the best overview of the local land use decision-making process:

• Understanding the Basics of Land Use Decision-making
• Glossary of Planning Terms
• The Nuts and Bolts of Project Review

Another helpful resource for both officials and the public that may wish to weigh in on a particular decision is the Institute’s one-page, plain language explanations of common land use actions (available in both English and Spanish).

For more information about land use and related issues, please visit the sustainability section of the Institute’s website.