Your Advocates in Zoning and Land Use Matters
Zoning and land use regulations exist to ensure that development is consistent with rational municipality-wide planning. But often, municipal plans need to be adjusted to meet changing realities, and the initiative of private businesses is the driving factor behind much of this activity.
At Herzog Crebs, we counsel developers and real estate investors on their zoning and land use options and advocate for their interests before municipal bodies with the authority to grant or deny requests. Contact us to discuss your zoning and land use goals with an experienced attorney at our offices in St. Louis or Belleville.
Putting Zoning Decisions in Context
Missouri and Illinois have an enormous number of municipalities, each of which makes important zoning and land use decisions on a regular basis. St. Louis County alone has more than 60 municipalities. The process of getting development approval in many municipalities is extremely political and is subject to change at each election.
Our attorneys regularly appear before municipal boards over matters such as zoning ordinances, variances and subdivisions. We quickly adjust to what needs to be done to get projects approved in each of the region's municipalities.
We are also knowledgeable about municipal and other governmental development incentives such as transportation development districts, as well as new techniques such as overlay district zoning.
Appealing Unjust Denials to the Courts
Municipalities have broad authority to approve or deny zoning and land use requests. However, there are limits to that authority. If the denial of a request is arbitrary and capricious, the courts can overturn it. Our attorneys are experienced at zoning and land use litigation, having taken cases all the way up to the state Supreme Court.
Our attorneys practicing in Zoning and Land Use:
Edward J. Griesedieck, Peter W. Herzog, Michael A. Vitale, Lynn T. Goessling, Daniel S. Peters, James D. Maschhoff, John G. Beseau, Michele R. Gardner
Contact us to begin working with knowledgeable real estate lawyers who can help you pursue your zoning and land use goals.
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