Development Regulations & Approval Process

The development industry faces increasing challenges in these times of expanding and conflicting regulations, lengthy and confusing approval processes across different levels of government, and vastly differing notions about where, when, and how development will be allowed to proceed. You need expert sources you can turn to help you respond to and influence the myriad and complex issues facing your business.

Development Regulations & Approval Process
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Performance guarantees have been used since the 1950s as both a legal and financial tool, although their nature has changed over time in response to savings and loan banking changes. Surety bonds and cash escrows were once the primary guarantee, but letters of credit are now the most commonly used …
9/4/2012 		Web page
NAHB has been involved as a stakeholder in the pipeline and hazardous material safety issue for the past several years, with initial effort and collaboration resulting in a 2004 Transportation Safety Board report called "Transmission Pipelines and Land Use: A Risk-Informed Approach." …
1/12/2012 		Web page
The Smart Growth Checklist was developed not only to facilitate the development of "smarter growth" but also to help streamline and quicken the development approval and entitlements process.
6/9/2011 		PDF
Created by HUD, the clearinghouse supports those seeking information about laws, regulations and policies affecting affordable housing.
9/5/2006 		Web page
Streamlining the Development Approval Process is a background paper that was prepared for the American Planning Association Growing Smart Project, Phase III. This document offers a comprehensive compilation of ideas raised in various reports that have addressed the streamlining issue.
1/4/2005 		PDF
  

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