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Land-use planning in Virginia: the truth about the Dillion rule

Author: Lindstrom, Tim
Date: 1997
Link: http://www.heyhon.com/Sprawl/1997/Vol1?DillonRule/dillon/dillon.html
Abstract: Virginia\'s \"Dillon Rule\" requires all local planning and zoning authority be granted by the state legislature. The Dillon Rule is frequently cited as a major reason for ineffective local planning. However, local officials do have sufficient authority to effectively control suburban sprawl and plan desirable futures for the communities.