Equitable Land Use Planning

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Zoning, land use regulation, master planning and other land use planning that, at a minimum, furthers the purposes of Title VI of he Civil Rights Act, Section 504 o the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Fair Housing Act and are intended to achieve additional objectives for expanding housing choice. It ensures that land use planning meets the needs of all groups within a community and offers marginalized groups greater choice in the location of their housing.

Related Definitions:

• Fair Housing Act
• Rehabilitation