builder's remedy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A legal mechanism in the United States where, if a municipality fails to comply with state laws regarding the development of new housing, a developer can bypass or ignore certain zoning laws and begin construction in an expedited manner, or can use other legal remedies.

Word forms

builder's remedy
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