Representing Developers, Citizens and Governments
When it comes to making land use and zoning decisions, municipalities and government agencies are often required to balance the urgent and important interests of many different groups of people and business that play central roles in their communities.
At Rapport Meyers, we counsel a wide range of parties — including commercial site developers, energy companies, industries, municipalities and citizen groups — on zoning and land use issues in the Hudson Valley. Contact us to schedule an appointment with one of our attorneys.
Taking a Well-Rounded Approach to Land Use Law
Our firm takes a comprehensive approach to land use and zoning, representing developers, government agencies, community groups and other parties in administrative proceedings, negotiations and litigation over complex land use issues such as the following.
- Land development: Our attorneys guide commercial, residential and industrial developers through the process of acquiring real estate, obtaining planning and zoning approvals, obtaining environmental approvals and preparing environmental impact statements.
- Planning and zoning boards: Our firm advises municipal planning and zoning boards throughout the Hudson Valley on general review procedures, specific applications and environmental reviews.
- Legislative drafting and planning: The lawyers at our firm are experienced at helping municipalities, counties and agencies draft zoning laws, subdivision laws, special land use laws, comprehensive plans and other legislation and planning documents.
- Objections to development: We represent environmental organizations, community groups and other individuals and organizations that wish to lodge objections to development plans or halt them altogether.
Playing a Central Role in Regional Planning
All of the experienced land use lawyers at our firm are personally committed to both the growth of the Hudson Valley's economy and the protection of its ecology.
Two of our partners were part of the team that negotiated the New York City Watershed agreement in 1997. Our firm has also represented the Hudson River Valley Greenway Conservancy in helping counties develop their Greenway plans. One of our partners is an AICP planner as well as an experienced land use attorney.
To discuss your zoning and land use goals with a knowledgeable attorney, contact us today.
