A Handbook for Zoning Hearing Board Members

A Handbook for Zoning Hearing Board Members is geared for the everyday citizen who is, or will be, serving on their town's or city's Zoning Hearing Board. This book not only covers the basics of serving on such a board--for example, how to navigate and understand a zoning ordinance; how to decide on requests for variances, special exceptions, validity challenges, and so on; what to expect when conducting a hearing--but is specifically written to teach critical thinking skills that are essential when tasked with having to make good decisions. Author, Kurt Smith, a Professor Emeritus in philosophy, who has taught college courses in critical thinking the past 30 years and who served on his town's Zoning Hearing Board for 12 years, guides the reader step-by-step through the deliberative process. Estimated book length: 185 pages.