Land Use & Zoning

The Shutts & Bowen Land Use Practice Group provides legal services to address the complex regulatory and political environment placed on our clients.  We apply and interpret land use regulations at local, state and federal government levels.  We clarify regulatory and zoning laws, as those laws apply to the acquisition, development, sale or litigation of real property matters.

Services

• Zoning and Permitting Issues
• Comprehensive and Master Plan Amendments
• Developments of Regional Impact (DRIs)
• Governmental and Regulatory Takings
• Concurrency Requirements
• Coastal Water Development
• Tax and Other Governmental Development Incentive Programs
• Historic Preservation Requirements (local, state, and federal)
• Environmental Issues Involving Permitting and Compliance at a local, state and federal level
• Environmentally Sensitive Issues Involving Wetlands, Marine Life, Mitigation, Assessments and Remediation of Environmentally Contaminated Lands
• Vested Rights Issues
• Covenants and Deed Restrictions
• Water and Sewer Issues
• Land Use Litigation

We regularly represent clients before a variety of governmental agencies, boards and commissions, and the members of our Practice Group enjoy high visibility throughout the State.  Our reputation for integrity and professionalism results  in positive working relationships with local government employees and officials at all levels.  These relationships, coupled with our experience in regulatory and zoning laws, allow the Land Use Practice Group to be effective in issues involving acquisition, development, sale and litigation of real property matters.