We represent tenants and property owners in all aspects of zoning and land use approvals. We not only obtain approvals directly in certain jurisdictions where we are present, but also oversee and coordinate local counsel for large development programs that we quarterback for our clients. These clients include prominent developers, corporate and industrial users, retail complexes, not-for-profit organizations, lending institutions, hotel chains and property management companies. We have a proven track record of demonstrating our knowledge in all aspects of land use development, including navigating deals under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Specialties include:
- Condemnation
- Land planning
- Zoning and permitting
- Administrative proceedings
- Acquisition and development
- Infrastructure development
- Community facilities district formation and financing
- Sales to merchant and custom homebuilders
- Master community and homeowner association implementation
- Investment property structure and development
- School fees
- Evaluation of CEQA, NEPA, Endangered Species Act and Clean Water Act issues
- General plan and specific plan amendments
- City and county development agreements
- Zoning amendments
- Subdivision maps
- Securing land use entitlements
- Protecting land use entitlements in litigation / referendum
- Water supplies / compliance with legislation
- Negotiation and settlement with various environmental organizations