ABSTRACT

About the only thing anyone can say in regard to zoning and be relatively sure of being free from contradiction is that it is an intriguing, complex, and constantly changing process. The most knowledgeable zoning expert will be the first to admit this and will say that there is no way to anticipate all the problems any community may face in adopting, amending, or administering a zoning ordinance. Zoning is ever-evolving, and this is as it should be. There is always a new concept or new technique to create uncertainty of legality or reasonableness and for which there is no precedent on which to rely. There is always the question that has never been asked before or, if asked, has never been satisfactorily answered. The best that anyone, concerned citizen or expert, can do is to understand the principles, have a general concept of good zoning practice, and be aware of the problems that arise frequently in zoning application.