States' role in land-use policy

Journal Article · Sun Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1981 · Policy Stud. Rev.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1541-1338.1981.tb00410.x· OSTI ID:5745286

Mushkatel, A H ^[1]; Judd, D R

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1. Arizona State Univ., Tempe

The history of zoning illustrates the reluctance that all levels of government have shown to push social responsibility at the expense of private property rights. First introduced in the 1920s as a way to protect real estate investment, zoning was turned over to local governments with little oversight and what was effectively an abrogation of planning authority by the state. A shift in land-use policy began in the 1960s to involve states in growth management procedures, siting legislation, and natural areas legislation. The states vary in the degree of control and involvement they assume, with Oregon having the most comprehensive role. Advocates of national land-use policy point to the jumble of federal regulations that make up a de facto policy, but state and local resistance, particularly from the private business sector, prevents a compromise. (DCK)

• OSTI ID: 5745286
• Journal Information: Policy Stud. Rev.; (United States), Journal Name: Policy Stud. Rev.; (United States) Vol. 1:2; ISSN PSRWD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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