Harvey E. Oyer III, a partner in Shutts & Bowen LLP’s West Palm Beach office, recently led the successful coordination with federal and municipal aviation authorities resulting in the approval of a new, significantly larger helipad at the Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach.

Approved on August 26, 2025, the critical modification at Mar-a-Lago involves the installation of a reinforced, 60-foot-diameter concrete helipad. The project was prompted by the transition to the President’s larger Marine One helicopter, necessitating enhanced dimensions and structural capacity.

Harvey spearheaded the efforts to secure the required Certificate of Appropriateness and navigate sensitive logistics with both the local Historic Preservation Board and aviation regulators. As Mar-a-Lago’s agent on the project, Harvey facilitated regulatory compliance with federal aviation guidelines without compromising design goals in line with Palm Beach’s historic preservation norms.

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About Harvey E. Oyer III

Harvey E. Oyer III is a partner in the West Palm Beach office of Shutts & Bowen LLP, where he is a member of the Land Use Practice Group. As a fifth generation native of Palm Beach County, Harvey brings a unique perspective to his understanding of the issues facing the region, its real estate market and development. He is one of the region’s leading land use & zoning lawyers, having led the approval of many of the county’s largest and most iconic projects. Harvey represents commercial and residential developers, cultural institutions, large farming interests and rural land owners, and governmental agencies in real estate transactions, finance, land use, zoning, agricultural law, and government affairs.