Zoning, Land Use, and Development
Taking a real estate project from development through permitting and construction to occupancy might have many roadblocks that can make the process seem insurmountable and drastically increase costs to the developer. To minimize risks to a profitable project, advice from counsel with experience in zoning and land use is crucial.
At Berlinger & Small, our zoning, land use and development attorneys understand the issues involved in such projects. We provide advice directed at anticipating issues to timely and efficiently secure necessary approvals at the lowest cost. We offer expertise in all phases of a development process, from land acquisition, project design, zoning and permitting requirements to resale and leasing of the completed project. We use our knowledge and years of experience of the approval process, working with owners, engineers, architects, planners, and muncipal officials to get your project approved quickly and moving forward.
Zoning boards and planning agencies often create obstacles in the development process. Our lawyers are practical, results-driven, knowledgeable of state and local land use laws, and creative in their approach.
Having experience with projects large and small, and clients from homeowners to large corporations, allow us to counsel our clients on any project.
Land use and zoning issues we have guided clients through include:
- Application processes before governing bodies
- Variances
- Subdivision approvals
- Special exceptions and conditional or special use permits
- Grading permits
- Highway occupancy and traffic considerations
- Environmental issues
- Condominium, townhouse, planned community and single-family
housing developments - Retail, industrial park, office building and mixed-use developments
- Boundary line and easement disputes
- Litigation
If you need legal advice call Berlinger & Small at (215) 366-2405.