We provide a full spectrum of legal services for land use and development. Click through the tabs below to explore how we can assist with each critical phase of your project, from initial acquisition to final compliance.
We seek to obtain necessary approvals and entitlements to transform development concepts into buildable projects.
Our representation encompasses comprehensive plan amendments and land use redesignations; special use permits and conditional use approvals; site plan and subdivision applications; environmental impact assessments and mitigation; traffic studies and infrastructure agreements; public hearings and community engagement strategies; development agreements and vested rights; and appeals of adverse decisions. We navigate complex approval processes across multiple jurisdictions and agencies.
We coordinate the strategic acquisition and consolidation of multiple parcels to create unified development sites that maximize value and meet project objectives.
Our representation includes multi-parcel acquisition strategies and timing; confidentiality agreements and nominee purchases; holdout negotiations and alternative deal structures; zoning lot mergers and subdivision approvals; air rights and development rights transfers; joint venture and partnership formations; tax lot consolidation; demolition and tenant relocation planning; and title consolidation across multiple ownership entities.
We navigate complex zoning codes to secure the development rights and regulatory approvals required for successful projects.
Our representation includes zoning map amendments and rezoning applications; variance requests and special exceptions; non-conforming use determinations; zoning interpretations and appeals; overlay district compliance; density and FAR calculations; setback and height modifications; parking and loading requirements; signage approvals; home occupation and accessory use permits; zoning due diligence; enforcement defense and violation remediation; and legislative advocacy for zoning text amendments. We handle matters before zoning boards, planning commissions, and city councils.