Our Land Use & Zoning attorneys understand land use issues from both the governmental and the client perspectives. The group's proven ability to work effectively with local elected officials and staff provides clients with an unmatched level of service and efficient results. The team also assists clients in resolving disputes, with or without litigation, between the clients and government, or when third parties challenge government decisions that benefit our clients. Our Land Use and Zoning attorneys also regularly deals with South Florida's unique challenges, including the scarcity of developable land between the Atlantic Ocean and the Everglades and the increasing constraints upon development of municipal water and sewer capacities. The group innovates and leads clients through identifying and optimizing client opportunities for urban infill sites, including New Urbanism mixed-use developments.
The team has assisted clients with:
- Comprehensive Plan Amendments
- Zoning Code Amendments & Appeals
- Acquisition of Local, Regional, State and Federal Government Permits for Development
- Developments of Regional Impact ("DRI")
- Development Agreements
- Site Plans
- Platting
- Variances, Special Use and other Discretionary Permits
- Historic Property Redevelopment
- Adult Entertainment Uses
- Water Management and Water Supply Permits
- Water and Wastewater Permitting
- Environmental Mitigation
- Mobile Home Park Closure
- Rock Mining Permitting
- Inclusionary Zoning Issues
- Impact Fee and Special Assessment Analysis
- Linkage Fees
- Land Banking