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Land Use & Zoning

The Land Use & Zoning attorneys understand land use issues from the government perspective. The ability to work closely with the legislature and other key decision makers in the State Capital provides clients with an unmatched level of service.  A recent example of the group’s ability to successfully navigate through the maze of state regulations is the development and implementation of new technologies that are designed to preserve Florida’s coast line.  The group is also equipped to deal with the unique challenges of South Florida,  where developable land between the Atlantic Ocean and the Everglades is scarce.  The Group has become leaders and innovators in identifying opportunities and assisting clients in the development of urban infill sites, including New Urbanism mixed-use development. 

The Group has assisted clients with:

  • Comprehensive Plan Amendments 
  • Zoning Code Amendments
  • Acquisition of Local, Regional, State and Federal Government Permits for Development
  • Developments of Regional Impact (“DRI”)
  • Development Agreements
  • Site Plans
  • Platting
  • Variances, Special Use Permits 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