Across the country, states and cities are transitioning towards allowing by-right or ministerial housing approvals, loosening zoning restrictions, and limiting discretionary review to accelerate housing production. This panel explores how municipalities can implement by-right housing approvals and zoning reforms while minimizing exposure to land-use litigation, due-process claims, and administrative challenges.
Panelists will examine the legal boundaries of ministerial review, strategies for drafting objective standards, and how to balance the processing of by-right approvals with community concerns.