Resources

Sign Ordinances and the First Amendment

Design a sign ordinance for your city that meets First Amendment requirements for protecting various forms of speech.

Published Jun 14, 2021.

Land Use Variances

Learn about variances as a way cities may allow an exception to part of their zoning ordinance.

Published May 21, 2021.

Land Use Nonconformities

What a city can do about land uses or structures that don't comply with its current zoning ordinance.

Published May 21, 2021.

Land Use Conditional Use Permits

Learn the basics of conditional use permits (CUPs) in administering the city’s land use ordinances.

Published May 10, 2021.