The intersection of law and land, politics and policy, is where our Land Use and Zoning practice resides. Put simply, we are in the solutions business. Gardner Brewer Hudson represents property owners and developers before local, regional, and state agencies and governments with a singular goal: obtain entitlements on time and on budget. Recognizing the multi-disciplinary nature of land use and zoning, our practice integrates attorneys and planners to offer clients unmatched efficiency and service.
Drawing on years of experience and deep community relationships, Gardner Brewer Hudson understands how to take a project from concept to construction. Entitlements are not obtained in a vacuum but are often an integral part of a broader transaction that encompasses acquisition, financing, and construction. To that end, our Land Use and Zoning team works alongside the firm’s transactional attorneys and litigators to minimize risk and maximize potential for our clients’ real estate projects and other land use needs.
Whether you are a national developer planning a large-scale project or a small business facing a zoning headache – we have been there and won. This experience and success stems from the quality of our knowledge, relationships and passion for what we do. Our community engagement is a testament to this, as members of our Land Use and Zoning team frequently share their expertise and volunteer their time with leading non-profits in the areas of development, sustainability and transportation.
Our Services
Our firm has built a preeminent reputation based on our extensive experience in and knowledge of land use and zoning matters that developers, owners and tenants confront frequently, including:
Pre-development due diligence site assessments
Planned development and PUD applications and amendments
Euclidean re-zonings, and platting/subdivision matters
Comprehensive Plan map and text amendments
Special and conditional use permits, special exceptions, and variances
Historic preservation matters, including adaptive reuse, transferable development rights, and landmark/NRHP designation
Development agreements and bonus density agreements
Ordinance and regulatory drafting
Development of Regional Impact (DRI) analysis and modification
Impact fee analysis
Affordable housing, environmental and transportation analysis
Alcohol Permitting and Licensing
Zoning opinion letters for lending and refinance transactions