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273.1 sec. 001 - Land Use Law (Spring 2027)

Instructor: Eric Gustav Biber  (view instructor's teaching evaluations - degree students only | profile)
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Units: 3
Grading Designation: Graded
Mode of Instruction: In-Person

Meeting:

MTu 11:20 AM - 12:35 PM
Location: Law 10
From January 11, 2027
To April 27, 2027

Course Start: January 11, 2027
Course End: April 27, 2027
Class Number: 32937

Enrollment info:
Enrolled: 0
Waitlisted: 0
Enroll Limit: 35
As of: 11/06 08:05 AM


This course explores both doctrinal and policy aspects of contemporary land use law. Doctrinal topics include land use planning and zoning, subdivision controls, vested property rights, affordable housing requirements, environmental review, regulatory takings, and exactions. Policy topics include the impacts of land use regulation on residential exclusion and segregation, the cost of housing, and climate change. The course will be of interest to students interested in environmental law, housing affordability, segregation, local government, and real estate.

Requirements Satisfaction:


This class fulfills Option 2 of the J.D. writing requirement for all students who elect the paper option.

Students wishing to fulfill the writing requirement must write 30 pages and submit a draft for comment and revision.

Option 2 form needed:

https://na3.docusign.net/Member/PowerFormSigning.aspx?PowerFormId=db49abd6-616e-45e4-a912-e932cd3fb15c&env=na3-eu1&acct=ae094ebe-6750-44d8-a517-9886242ff735

Students who elect to take the final exam will not receive writing requirement credit.


Exam Notes: (F/P) In-person Final Exam, or Paper: students option 
(Subject to change by faculty member only through the first two weeks of instruction)
Exam Length: 4 hours
Course Category: Environmental and Energy Law
This course is listed in the following sub-categories:
Social Justice and Public Interest

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Books:
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  • Land Use Controls: Cases and Materials
    Robert C. Ellickson, Vicki L. Been, Roderick M. Hills, Christopher Serkin
    Publisher: Aspen Publishing
    ISBN: 9781454897934
    e-Book Available: unknown
    Price: To Be Determined

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